For investigation of POEMS syndrome and myeloma. POEMS: peripheral neuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, skin changes.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0275
Turn Around
Turnaround time stated by CSF and Neuroimmunology lab: 10 working days.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: the CSF and Neuroimmunology Lab, Queen Square)
Collection Con
Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate serum and store in fridge (or frozen if >1 week).
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL
Sample Req
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
<771 pg/mL
Units
pg/mL