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Free Light Chains + Ratio

Order Code
10095
CPT
83883x2
Test Details
Synonyms

FLC Ratio

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry 

Remarks

Test Includes: κ free light chain quantitation in serum, λ free light chain quantitation in serum, calculated κ:λ light chains ratio

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Tuesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Measures light chains. Used in multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 21 days
Order Code
10095
CPT
83883x2
Test Details
Synonyms

FLC Ratio

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry 

Remarks

Test Includes: κ free light chain quantitation in serum, λ free light chain quantitation in serum, calculated κ:λ light chains ratio

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Tuesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Measures light chains. Used in multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 21 days