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HelpTest Code FLCU Free Kappa & Lambda Light Chains, Urine
Additional Codes
| Hospital Ordering Code |
| LAB2978 Free Light Chains Urine |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
24 hour urine collection jug
Collection Information:
Random or 24-hour urine. Specimen needs to be refrigerated during collection
Transport Information:
1.0 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random or 24-hour collection at 2-8°C.
Remarks:
Centrifuge cloudy specimens.
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
21 days
Frozen Stability:
2 months
Ambient Stability:
3 days
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
CPT
83521 x2
Methodology
Nephelometry
Performance
Mon, Wed, Fri - Samples must be in the lab no later than 8:00 am to be performed the same day.
Analytical Time:
1-5 days
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
Alias
Free Light Chains, Kappa, Kappa FLC, Kappa-Free Light Chain, Lambda, Lambda FLC, Lambda-Free Light Chain, Light Chains, Serum Free Light Chains, Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains