Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
EPG,SFLC,IGS
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7301
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Serum
Sample Stability
2-8°C for up to a week. -20°C for at least a month.
Synonyms
Myeloma screen, Myeloma panel
Turnaround Time
5 days
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Pre-testing Requirements
Heparin tube specimen not suitable.
Additional Specimen Information
If Myeloma Screen/ Myeloma Panel are requested, please add Protein Electrophoresis and Serum Free Light Chains
Last updated: 13/05/2026