Test ID: MPSU
Monoclonal Protein Study, Urine
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
8823
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Monitoring patients with monoclonal gammopathies
Profile Information
A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTU | Protein, Total, U | Yes | Yes |
| PEU | Protein Electrophoresis, U | No | Yes |
| IFXU | Immunofixation, U | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-Laboratory Approach to the Diagnosis of Amyloidosis
-Laboratory Screening Tests for Suspected Multiple Myeloma
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
PTU/8261: Dye Binding (Pyrogallol Red)
PEU/8244: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
IFXU/82025: Immunofixation
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Monoclonal Protein Study, U
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Bence Jones Urine
Heavy Chains Urine
Immunoelectrophoresis, Urine
Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE)
Immunofixation, Urine
Kappa Chains Urine
Lambda Chains Urine
Light Chains Urine
Paraprotein
Special Protein Studies
Heavy Chains Urine
Immunoelectrophoresis, Urine
Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE)
Immunofixation, Urine
Kappa Chains Urine
Lambda Chains Urine
Light Chains Urine
Paraprotein
Special Protein Studies


