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Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Urine

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Sample Requirements
Sample Requirements
Order Code
15542
CPT
83883x2
Test Details
Synonyms

Urine Free Light Chains, Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chains

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry 

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Tuesday and Thursday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Measures free κ and λ light chains in urine. Helps detect monoclonal gammopathies.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Urine container, no preservative

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
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 4 weeks
Frozen longer
Order Code
15542
CPT
83883x2
Test Details
Synonyms

Urine Free Light Chains, Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chains

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry 

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Tuesday and Thursday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

Measures free κ and λ light chains in urine. Helps detect monoclonal gammopathies.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Urine container, no preservative

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
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 4 weeks
Frozen longer