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HelpTest Code SMBD M Band Quantitative, serum
Laboratory Code
LAB5089
Specimen Requirements
Specimen type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top
Volume: 6.0 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 week (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Methodology
Densitometry after Electrophoresis
Days and Times Performed
Wednesdays, TAT 1 - 2 weeks
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others: Plasma specimens (fibrinogen band can be mistaken for monoclonal band) | Reject |
Reference Interval
See laboratory report
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
A component of the International Myeloma Working group uniform response criteria and a principal indicator in the response evaluation to treatment.
Service Code
31601
LOINC Code Information
| MBAND 1 | 33358-3 |
|---|---|
| MBAND 2 | 33358-3 |
| Albumin : Globulin ratio | 1759-0 |
| Albumin, serum | 61151-7 |
| Globulin | 10834-0 |
| Total protein, serum | 2885-2 |
Update
Last updated 24/02/2025