Bence Jones Protein (BJP)

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

BJP

Referral code

Request form

Test information

This test is only available in special circumstances e.g ?amyloidosis requests from Cardiology. Please ring the duty biochemist to discuss if required.

For myeloma screen please request: ‘myeloma screen’ on ICE, providing the screen has not been carried out within 1 year and clinical circumstances have not changed.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Fresh sample required

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Plain Universal or Monovette

Special requirements

Minimum volume

5 ml

Assay frequency

Run in batches once a week at Worcester laboratory.

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry