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HelpTest Code MYEU Myeloma Protein Study, urine
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: 24 hr urine or early morning fasting urine
Container/Tube: Collect 24 hr urine in 24 hrs urine container without preservatives or early morning fasting urine sample in sterile screw-capped container without preservatives.
Volume: 4000.0 mL / 100.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 20.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Mix well before taking aliquot
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 week (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others: Urine collected with preservatives such as HCL or Boric Acid | Reject |
Methodology
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Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 7 days
Reference Interval
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Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
Diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma.
Service Code
31599
Update
Last updated 24/02/2025
Laboratory Code
LAB5271
LOINC Code Information
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Panel Information
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