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Test Id : MALD

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M-Protein Isotype, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry, Serum

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Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding in the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies

 

This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.

Profile Information
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Test Id Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
MALDO M-Protein Isotype Only, S No Yes
TMAB Therapeutic Antibody Administered? No Yes

Reflex Tests
Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test Id Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
IFXED Immunofixation Delta and Epsilon, S Yes No

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This test includes M-protein isotyping. If a light chain is identified without a corresponding heavy chain during initial testing, immunofixation with IgD and IgE antisera will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test

MALDO: Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)

TMAB: Patient Information

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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M-Protein Isotype Only, S

Aliases
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Immunofixation

Immunosubtraction

Isotyping

Mass-Fix

miRAMM

Multiple Myeloma

MassFix

Mass Fix

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This test includes M-protein isotyping. If a light chain is identified without a corresponding heavy chain during initial testing, immunofixation with IgD and IgE antisera will be performed at an additional charge.

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Serum

ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question ID Description Answers
TMAB Therapeutic Antibody Administered?

Specimen Required
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Patient Preparation: Fasting 12 hours preferred but not required

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container /Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory

See Specimen Required

Reject Due To
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Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
Frozen 28 days
Ambient 7 days

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding in the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathies, when used in conjunction with free light chain studies

 

This test alone is not considered an adequate screen for monoclonal gammopathies.

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This test includes M-protein isotyping. If a light chain is identified without a corresponding heavy chain during initial testing, immunofixation with IgD and IgE antisera will be performed at an additional charge.

Clinical Information
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Immunotyping of monoclonal (M-) proteins identifies the monoclonal immunoglobulin heavy chain type (gamma, alpha, mu, delta, or epsilon) and light chain type (kappa or lambda) in serum specimens.

Reference Values
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Negative: No monoclonal protein detected.

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

A characteristic monoclonal band (M-spike) is often found on serum protein electrophoresis in the gamma globulin region and, more rarely, in the beta or alpha-2 regions. The finding of an M-spike, restricted migration, or hypogammaglobulinemic protein electrophoresis pattern is suggestive of a possible monoclonal protein.

 

Immunoaffinity purification followed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry is performed to identify the immunoglobulin heavy and light chains.

Cautions
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No significant cautionary statements

Clinical Reference
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1. Mills JR, Kohlhagen MC, Dasari S, et al: Comprehensive assessment of M-proteins using nanobody enrichment coupled to MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Clin Chem. 2016 Oct;62(10):1334-1344

2. Milani P, Murray DL, Barnidge DR, et al: The utility of MASS-FIX to detect and monitor monoclonal proteins in the clinic. Am J Hematol. 2017 Aug;92(8):772-779

Method Description
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M-protein isotype by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is performed with immunoaffinity purification followed by MALDI-TOF MS analysis. For the immunoaffinity purification, patient serum is applied to 5 separate immunoaffinity resins specific to immunoglobulin G, A, M, K, and L. Unbound protein is washed away and the isolated immunoglobulins are broken down in to their reduced to separate the heavy and light chains subunits to be analyzed via MALDI-TOF MS. The 5 separate spectra from each patient immunopurification are overlaid and investigated for an overabundance of immunoglobulin and immunoglobulin light chain.(Kohlhagen M, Dasari S, Willrich M, et al: Automation and validation of a MALDI-TOF MS (Mass-Fix) replacement of immunofixation electrophoresis in the clinical lab. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2020 Aug 3;59(1):155-163. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2020-0581)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Friday

Report Available
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2 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time
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14 days

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

Fees
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Test Classification
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.

CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

0077U

86334 (if appropriate)

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MALD M-Protein Isotype Only, S 90990-3
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
606982 Flag, M-protein Isotype 94400-9
606590 M-Protein Isotype MALDI-TOF MS 90990-3
TMAB Therapeutic Antibody Administered? 98855-0

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Setup Files
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Sample Reports
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SI Sample Reports
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