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Paraprotein Quantitation

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:PAPR
Registration Instructions:

Paraprotein test code is added ONLY by scientists.

PEP is  ordered in the first instance by specimen processing staff.

Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:

Request ‘Paraprotein’, not IgG, IgM or IgA, to follow levels of monoclonal proteins or paraproteins in patients under treatment for lymphoproliferative or related diseases.

Paraprotein is measured by quantitative electrophoresis which, for monoclonal immunoglobulins, is more reliable than immunoquantitation.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature