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Alternative names, keywords |
BJP, urine protein electrophoresis, urine immunofixation. |
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Samples required |
Early morning urine (plain container) |
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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 urine Bence Jones protein (urine protein electrophoresis) WITH serum protein electrophoresis for a full paraprotein screen. Serum free light chains are often a suitable and more sensitive alternative to urine Bence Jones protein to screen for paraproteinaemia. |
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Reference range |
Normal = not detected |
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Turnaround time |
4 weeks. For faster turnaround time in assessment for possible monoclonal free light chains, please request serum free light chains. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Special Chemistry) |