Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) Panel Test
Short Name: MGUS Panel Test
Also known as: MGUS Test, M Protein Panel, Monoclonal Protein Test
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) Panel Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹9,500. Uses Capillary Electrophoresis, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Immunofixation, Nephelometry on Serum samples. Results in Reports are available next day if sample is collected by 9 AM.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To detect and quantify monoclonal proteins (M proteins) in the blood, assess plasma cell abnormalities, and evaluate the risk of progression to multiple myeloma or other lymphoproliferative disorders.
- Test Code
- 1259
- Price
- ₹9,500
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- Reports are available next day if sample is collected by 9 AM.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Capillary Electrophoresis, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Immunofixation, Nephelometry
Sample Collection
No special preparation is required. Inform your healthcare provider about any medications or supplements you are taking.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm using a sterile needle. The procedure typically takes a few minutes with minimal discomfort.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site with a cotton ball to stop bleeding. Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity with that arm for a few hours.
Timeline: Reports are available next day if sample is collected by 9 AM.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To detect and quantify monoclonal proteins (M proteins) in the blood, assess plasma cell abnormalities, and evaluate the risk of progression to multiple myeloma or other lymphoproliferative disorders.
How to Prepare
- Collect sample in SST
- Ship refrigerated or frozen
- Grossly hemolysed samples are not acceptable
- Minimum volume: 2 mL serum
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"MGUS is often asymptomatic but requires monitoring as it can progress to multiple myeloma. This panel test aids in early detection and informed management decisions."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed, lipemic, or clotted samples
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improperly labeled or contaminated samples
Understanding Your Results
Consult an oncologist if test results are abnormal, or if symptoms like persistent fatigue, bone pain, or recurrent infections occur.
Limitations
- ⚠May not detect all types of monoclonal proteins
- ⚠Requires correlation with clinical symptoms and other tests
- ⚠Not a definitive diagnostic tool for malignancy; may need bone marrow biopsy
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risk of bruising, swelling, or infection at the puncture site
- ●Rarely, dizziness or fainting during blood draw
Interfering Factors
- ●Hemolyzed or lipemic samples
- ●Certain medications (e.g., immunosuppressants)
- ●Recent infections or inflammatory conditions
- ●Improper sample storage or handling
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