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Department

Immunology
EL1

Preferred Sample Type

Protein Electrophoresis

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
1.0 mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Centrifuge.

Turnaround Time

3 days

Protein Electrophoresis

General Information

Some indications: Multiple myeloma, Waldenstroms Macroglobulinaemia, Monoclonal gammopathies,

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

Pathology Harmony have recently issued guidance on appropriate tumour marker requesting.  For information please click on the following link:

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/media/543508/pathology%20harmony%20tumour%20marker%20guidance.pdf


If you would like some copies of the bookmark please contact the Duty Biochemist (bleep 2506).

Reference Range

Reported only as a comment

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    NEQAS