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The CD138 test looks for a protein called CD138 on cells in a tissue sample. Book Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker: CD 138 in Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana at GetVisit, NABL labs in Sarabha Nagar and Jamalpur, home collection, same-day results and cashless OPD.
Centre VisitSAMPLE TYPE
Tissue
FASTING REQUIRED
No
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Male/Female
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28 hours
TEST INCLUDED
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What is a Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 Test in Ludhiana ?
What is Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138?
The CD138 test looks for a protein called CD138 on cells in a tissue sample. CD138 is commonly found on plasma cells, the immune cells that make antibodies. Physical examination provides clues; a test result removes ambiguity and allows targeted, evidence-based management to begin promptly.
What does Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 measure?
Detecting CD138 helps pathologists identify and count plasma cells. This is important when doctors suspect plasma cell disorders like multiple myeloma or plasmacytoma. The test also helps distinguish plasma cells from other cell types in tumors. Results guide diagnosis, staging, treatment decisions, and monitoring of disease over time.
What symptoms suggest Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 may be needed?
A doctor may recommend Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker: CD 138 when a patient reports any symptom your doctor has identified as requiring objective laboratory investigation, including unexplained fatigue, unexplained weight change, persistent pain, fever, or abnormal bleeding. If you have these symptoms, GetVisit offers booking and home collection across Sarabha Nagar, Jamalpur, and other parts of Ludhiana.
How is Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 performed?
A trained professional collects the required sample (swab, sputum, or fluid) at a GetVisit collection centre in Sarabha Nagar or Jamalpur, Ludhiana using sterile technique. The sample is barcoded and transported to the NABL lab, and your digital report follows in the GetVisit app once results are authorised.
How accurate is Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138?
Samples collected in Sarabha Nagar or Jamalpur, Ludhiana are processed at NABL-accredited labs using validated methods and internal quality control. Accuracy depends on correct collection technique by a trained professional, which GetVisit's partnered centres follow. Reports are accepted by hospitals, specialists, and insurers across India.
Are there any risks to Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138?
Risk is minimal. Swab, sputum, or fluid collection by a trained professional in Sarabha Nagar or Jamalpur, Ludhiana may cause brief, mild discomfort but no lasting effects. Any specific precaution for your test will be explained at the collection centre.
Did you know?
Positive CD138 means the tissue expresses syndecan‑1, a marker of plasma cells.
Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 Test Preparation in Ludhiana
Fasting and diet:
Fasting is not necessary for this test. Drinking water freely beforehand actually makes sample collection easier.
What to bring:
Carry your test requisition, a government-issued ID, and any previous reports so results can be compared over time.
Medication:
Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
Timing and slots:
Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Ludhiana, Threekey and Rajguru Nagar included.
Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 Test Parameters in Ludhiana
Single standalone test:
Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 Test in Ludhiana ?
When does a doctor order Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138?
Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker: CD 138 is used as part of an immunohistochemistry panel on biopsy or bone marrow specimens to identify plasma cells. Doctors order it when patients have symptoms like unexplained fatigue, bone pain, recurrent infections, anemia, or abnormal blood tests.
Who should get Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 done in Ludhiana?
Ludhiana's large industrial workforce, ghee- and dairy-rich Punjabi diet driving high diabetes and cardiovascular prevalence, winter air pollution, and seasonal monsoon infections make regular preventive diagnostic testing an important habit for residents citywide. This test benefits patients whose symptoms need a definitive laboratory answer, such as a persistent infection, an unexplained lump, or an abnormal fluid collection. In Ludhiana, GetVisit coordinates collection and NABL processing for residents of Sarabha Nagar, Jamalpur, and across the city.
What conditions can Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 help diagnose?
It helps diagnose and monitor conditions such as multiple myeloma, plasmacytoma, or reactive plasmacytosis. Abnormal results usually reflect increased plasma cells from disease rather than lifestyle, and a family history of blood cancers may prompt earlier testing.
What do Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 results mean?
Higher or positive results: Positive CD138 means the tissue expresses syndecan‑1, a marker of plasma cells. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.
How often should Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 be repeated?
For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends, typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.
What happens after your Plasma Cell / Multiple Marker : CD 138 results are ready?
Reports arrive digitally and remain in your GetVisit history, so repeat tests can be tracked over months and years. Review anything unexpected with your doctor before changing medication or lifestyle, and use the app to book a follow-up if needed.
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Vijay Bisht was friendly, helpful, and made our home test process seamless. Grateful for his timely support and follow-up.
A big thank you to Shikhar from the Visit app for going above and beyond to arrange a last-minute appointment during an urgent situation. His seamless coordination truly made a difference.
A clean facility enhances experience. Quick checkups are a plus. Miss Rinku from Aditya Birla Health Insurance provided excellent service and handled our files well.
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Huge shoutout to Shikhar from the Visit app! He has been incredibly supportive during emergencies — always responsive and ready to help. Truly impressed by his dedication and calm efficiency.
“I connected with the concierge team today and spoke with Vijay—he was helpful and made a real effort to address my concerns.”
I appreciate Shreshta's outstanding support. She kept me updated on my medicals after hours and ensured everything went smoothly. Her proactive communication and care made a big difference.
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