Laboratory Services
Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Serum
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| Test Description |
Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Serum
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| Synonym(s) |
Kappa free light chain, Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chain Ratio, Kappa/Lambda ratio, Lambda free light chain, UOW1588 |
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| Test ID |
FLC
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
3 mL blood in RED TOP or SST tube |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Refrigerate serum. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
requested: 1 mL serum |
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| Stability |
Refrigerate up to 21 days, freeze for longer storage. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles |
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| Department (code) |
Immunology (IMM) |
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| Methodology |
Turbidometry |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday - Friday |
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| Test Includes |
Kappa Free Light Chain, Kappa/Lambda FLC Ratio, Lambda Free Light Chain |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83521x2 |
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| Reference Range |
Kappa Free Light Chain Lambda Free Light Chain Kappa/Lambda FLC Ratio |
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| Performing Lab |
UW Laboratory |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
