Test Code IFLCS Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Serum
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Profile Information: |
Kappa Free Light Chain, S |
Lambda Free Light Chain, S |
Kappa/Lambda FLC Ratio |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Serum |
Refrigerated, spun |
21 days |
Reference Values
KAPPA-FREE LIGHT CHAIN
3.30-19.40 mg/L
LAMBDA-FREE LIGHT CHAIN
5.71-26.30 mg/L
KAPPA/LAMBDA FLC RATIO
0.26-1.65
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday.
CPT Coding
83521 x 2
Secondary ID
HHA1516
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |