Monoclonal IgM: difficulties with correct measurement

Ann Clin Biochem. 2001 Nov;38(Pt 6):708-10. doi: 10.1258/0004563011900939.

Abstract

We describe three monoclonal IgM paraproteins for which nephelometric IgM quantification generated inaccurate results.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / analysis*
  • Blood Chemical Analysis / methods*
  • Electrophoresis, Capillary / methods
  • Humans
  • Immunochemistry / methods
  • Immunoglobulin M / analysis*
  • Nephelometry and Turbidimetry / methods*
  • Paraproteinemias / immunology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Immunoglobulin M