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Bence Jones Protein (Spot Urine)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Bence Jones protein is the free light chain component of the antibodies. The small size of Bence Jones protein allows it to pass through the kidneys and enter the urine. Urine electrophoresis is used to identify the presence or absence of abnormal proteins and to identify when different groups of proteins are increased or decreased in urine. It is frequently used to detect and identify monoclonal proteins. Urine electrophoresis is used to help detect, diagnose, and monitor the course and treatment of conditions associated with these abnormal proteins, including multiple myeloma and related diseases. Urine protein electrophoresis may also be used to help diagnose the cause and estimate the severity of protein excretion due to kidney damage or disease. This damage or disease may be due to diabetes, chronic inflammation, an autoimmune condition, or a malignancy. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| BJP (Spot Urine), Electrophoresis Protein (Spot Urine), Paraproteins (Spot Urine), QEP (Spot Urine), Urine Electrophoresis, Urine Light Chains, Urine QEP (Spot Urine), |
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Code:
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UPE |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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20mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Please contact testing laboratory if <10mL of sample is collected. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Two urine aliquots required.
Please aliquot 1 sample into urine tube for Core Biochemistry and 1 sample (Full 10mL aliquot) required for Special Chemistry. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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20mL - 2 x 10mL aliquots |
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Stability:
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2 weeks chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2830 |
| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 04-02-2025 14:24 |