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Test Code Immunogl Free LC Ser Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Serum

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Immunology

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.

2. Label specimen as serum.

Note: Microbially-contaminated serum samples, samples containing particulate matter, and lipemic or hemolyzed samples should not be used.

Reference Values

KAPPA FREE LIGHT CHAIN

0.33-1.94 mg/dL

 

LAMDA FREE LIGHT CHAIN

0.57-2.63 mg/dL

 

KAPPA/LAMBDA RATIO

0.26-1.65

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Turnaround Time:
Routine-results available in 24 hours

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 

Serum samples may be stored at 2°-8° C for up to 21 days.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83521 x 2