Test Overview
Test Methodology
Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
Reference Range *
Negative: No monoclonal protein detected
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
MALD
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo MALD
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated.
Fasting Specimen
Preferred bu not required
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated preferred, Ambient, frozen also acceptable
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
86334
NY State Approved
No