FLC Ratio
5 days
Immunoturbidimetry
Test Includes: κ free light chain quantitation in serum, λ free light chain quantitation in serum, calculated κ:λ light chains ratio
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Tuesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm
Measures light chains. Used in multiple myeloma diagnosis and monitoring.
Serum
1 mL
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 21 days |