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Alternative names, keywords |
SPE |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
For the investigation of possible paraproteinaemia, which can be present in multiple myeloma, lymphoma, Waldenstrom macroglobulinaemia etc. Please request serum protein electrophoresis WITH serum free light chains or urine protein electrophoresis (Bence Jones protein) for a full paraprotein screen. |
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Reference range |
Interpretation with report. Includes quantitation of monoclonal bands. |
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Turnaround time |
Up to 2 weeks. Protein electrophoresis is usually turned around in a few days, however immunofixation of samples needing further investigation may take up to 2 weeks. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Special Chemistry) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.