(KL-P) KAPPA/LAMBDA FLC PANEL (SERUM)

Test Code: P223Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:


Kappa Light Chain, Free
Lambda Light Chain, Free
Kappa/Lambda FLC Ratio

Method:


Immunoturb.
Immunoturb.
CALC.

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 2Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (2 mL)

Ambient
 
72
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
21
 
Days
Frozen
 
>30
 
Days
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