Clinical Chemistry Case 1
Clinical Chemistry Case 1
Presented By Dr Hoda A. Hagras
Released on 23-8-2019Patient Data
Patient Data
Seventy years old
Clinical Data
Clinical Data
History of IgG kappa multiple myeloma.
Related Laboratory Results
Related Laboratory Results
There is a new peak in the beta region.
Case Picture(s) / Photo(s)
Case Picture(s) / Photo(s)
Comment / Findings
Comment / Findings
Fibrinogen interference due to incomplete clotting - Pre-analytical error
Additional Note
Additional Note
Common interference in S. protein electrophoresis (SPeP) and Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE)
1- Fibrinogen
2- Hemolysis which is separated also at beta region.
3- Monoclonal antibodies therapy .
4- Some antibiotics.