Myeloma (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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