Serum Immunofixation

Description: 
Serum Immunofixation is performed (as required) to confirm the presence of monoclonal paraprotein bands and characterise these based on immunoglobulin heavy and light chain composition.
Related condition or disease: 
Multiple Myeloma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia, Amyloidosis, Plasma Cell Dyscrasias.
Department: 
Reference Services
Location: 
Blackfriars Hub
Sample type and Volume required: 
Clotted (yellow SST tube) Serum. Mimunum volume 250 µL.
Turnaround time: 
1 week
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Store samples at 2-6°C, and send at ambient temperature via first class post.
Contacts:
Reference Chemistry Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub
0204 591 0058
Reference Chemistry, 1st Floor Blackfriars Hub
41-43 Friars Bridge Court
Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8NZ
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Reference Chemistry Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub

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Last updated: 30/01/2026