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HelpTest Code UMBD M Band Quantitative, urine
Laboratory Code
LAB5021
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: 24 hr urine
Container/Tube: Collect 24 hr urine in 24 hrs urine container without preservatives
Volume: 4000.0 mL
Minimum volume: 20.0 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | 24 hr urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 week (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Methodology
Densitometry after Electrophoresis
Days and Times Performed
Wednesday, TAT 1 - 2 weeks
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not Applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not Applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not Applicable |
| Others: Urine collected with preservatives such as HCL or Boric Acid | 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
31603
LOINC Code Information
| MBAND1 24 hr (NUHS) | 42482-0 |
|---|---|
| MBAND1 quantitation, urine | 51436-4 |
| M BAND quantitation, urine | 51436-4 |
| M BAND, 24 hr, total urine | 42482-0 |
| Total protein, 24 hr, urine | 2889-4 |
| Total protein, urine | 2888-6 |
| Urine volume, total | 3167-4 |
Update
Last updated 24/02/2025