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HelpTest ID BLOD1065 Protein Free Light Chains Quantitative
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 |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday - Friday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
83521(2)
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 5728 | Kappa Free Light |
| 8040 | Lambda Free Light Chain |
| 9261 | Kappa/Lambda FLC Ratio |
AKA
Kappa
Lambda
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.