96420-5
LaboratoryDaratumumab [Presence] in Serum by Immunofixation
Definition
Daratumumab is a monoclonal antibody used to treat multiple myeloma, which is, itself, a disease that results in antibody overproduction, shown as M protein band in immunoelectrophoresis. Daratumumab, the treatment, can show up as part of the M spike and interfere with the assay for the M-protein in multiple myeloma. An antibody against Daratumumab can be added to the assay, which shifts the Daratumumab band, allowing the Daratumumab band to be distinguished from the M-protein band and reported separately.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Daratumumab
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Immunofixation
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Daratumumab Ser Ql IFE
Display Name
Daratumumab Immunofixation Ql (S)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96420-5?
LOINC code 96420-5 identifies "Daratumumab [Presence] in Serum by Immunofixation". Daratumumab is a monoclonal antibody used to treat multiple myeloma, which is, itself, a disease that results in antibody overproduction, shown as M protein band in immunoelectrophoresis. Daratumumab, the treatment, can show up as part of the M spike and interfere with the assay for the M-protein in multiple myeloma. An antibody against Daratumumab can be added to the assay, which shifts the Daratumumab band, allowing the Daratumumab band to be distinguished from the M-protein band and reported separately.
What does 96420-5 measure?
This code measures Daratumumab in Ser. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.