(KL-P) KAPPA/LAMBDA FLC PANEL (SERUM) | |
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Test Code: P223 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
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Collection Notes: hemolysis, lipemia, and samples containing particulate matter. | |
Clinical Utility: Elevated serum levels of monoclonal FLC are associated with malignant plasma cell proliferation. Raised serum levels of polyclonal FLC may be associated with autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus. | |
CPT Code: 83883 x 2 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (2 mL) Ambient 72 Hours Refrigerated 21 Days Frozen >30 Days |