Multiple Myeloma 7 Markers Panel

DESCRIPTION – this test helps in detecting abnormal protein (the myeloma protein is also known as monoclonal protein or M-protein or para-protein)

CLINICAL UTILITY – prognostic markers in patient with multiple myeloma

COMPONENTS – del 17p, t (14;20), monosomy 1, t (14;16), t (11;14), del 13q, and t (4;14)

METHODOLOGY – fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

TURN AROUND TIME – 5 days

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – non diluted bone marrow aspirate

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – 3-4 ml bone marrow or peripheral blood in sodium heparin (green top) or EDTA (lavender top) tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – 2-8 degrees C (with cold pack)

STABILITY – ambient: 48 hours; refrigerated: 48 hours

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS – frozen and clotted specimens

MRP – 11000.00

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory