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Test ID BLOD1065 Protein Free Light Chains Quantitative

AKA

Kappa
Lambda

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum

 

Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume    1.0 mL   
Minimum Volume    0.75 mL

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature    Not Applicable     
Refrigerated    21 days  Preferred for Transport   
Frozen    21 days     

 

Additional Information

Includes Kappa and Lambda free light chains and FLC Ratio.

Serum free light chain measurement is of major prognostic value in almost all plasma cell proliferative disorders and may be useful in initial evaluation of patients and on monitoring treatment response.

Performed Test Frequency

Monday - Friday

Methodology

Turbidimetric

CPT

83521(2)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Interface Build Information

Result Code  Result Code Description 
5728 Kappa Free Light
8040 Lambda Free Light Chain
9261 Kappa/Lambda FLC Ratio