Bence Jones proteinuria

Description

A condition characterised by the presence of a monoclonal globulin protein or immunoglobulin light chain (Bence Jones protein) in the urine. Originally detected by precipitating at 56 and dissolving again at 100 degrees centigrade (Henry Bence Jones 1813-1873) they are now detected by urinary electrophoresis or light chain assay.

Coding note from above levels

This category is to be assigned when no underlying or determining condition is identified.

Index terms

Bence Jones proteinuria
Bence Jones proteinuria, intermittent
Bence Jones proteinuria, persistent

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Bence Jones proteinuria, unknown whether intermittent or persistent

Exclusions from above levels

GB42 – Persistent proteinuria or albuminuria
5C50 – Specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolism
5C51 – Specific findings indicating disorder of carbohydrate metabolism

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JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother
19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Sibling codes

MF96.0 – Orthostatic proteinuria
MF96.Y – Other specified proteinuria
MF96.Z – Proteinuria, unspecified

Foundation entity

Bence Jones proteinuria – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/696187905

Part of: MF96: Proteinuria › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified