The HevyLITE assay measures intact immunoglobulin and allows the individual identification of different light chain types of each immunoglobulin class i.e. IgGκ, IgGλ, IgAκ, IgAλ, IgMκ and IgMλ.
It is particularly useful for monitoring Multiple Myeloma patients with monoclonal proteins that are difficult to quantify by electrophoresis - e.g. Paraproteins that migrate within the α2-regions or β-regions.
Currently only available to Haematolgists
Non-OUH Clients
You must provide the Isotype and total Immunoglobulin of the paraprotein for HevyLite testing to be performed.
Specimen requirements
Serum - 1ml
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
14 days
Laboratory method
Turbidimetry
Reference range/units
Not applicable
Associated tests
Not applicable
Sample stability
3 weeks at 2-8ºC
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
