Bence Jones Protein Test
- Category
- Cancer
- Sample
- Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 3 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Detects Bence Jones proteins — free antibody light chains made by abnormal plasma cells — in urine.
Why this test is performed?
Helps diagnose and monitor multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders in people with bone pain, anaemia, kidney problems or high calcium.
Who should take this test?
People being evaluated or treated for cancer, or as advised by an oncologist. Not a stand-alone screening test.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed. Give a first-morning, mid-stream urine sample in a sterile container.
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- No fasting
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- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
It is a simple screening test; modern labs often add urine immunofixation or serum free light chains for greater accuracy.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container.
Usually within 31–55 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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