Specimen Requirements
Title
Kappa/Lambda Quant Free Light Chains
Specimen Requirement
Fasting is preferred.
Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, after 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Nephelometry
Stability
Room temp: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 21 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3-6 days performed Tuesday-Saturday
Clinical Use
Test Code
KAPPW