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Department

Immunology
Local code : BJP

Preferred Sample Type

Bence-Jones Protein Screen

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Plain Spot Urine
5-10 mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

5 days

Sample Stability

Bence-Jones Protein Screen

General Information

Some indications: Multiple Myeloma

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

Urine should be collected into plain sterile universal.

n.b Specimens in boric acid are unsuitable for this assay and will be rejected.

Reference Range

Negative

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    UKNEQAS