IMFREE LC
Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3437
Synonyms:
Kappa/Lambda Free Light Chains
Free Kappa+Lambda Light Chains Serum
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient should be fasting for 8 hours to avoid lipemic sample interference.
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum immediately after coagulation (30 minutes) to prevent hemolysis.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerate
Stability:
Refrigerated - 21 days
For longer storage freeze at -20 degrees C
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are more than slightly hemolyzed, lipemic, microbially contaminated or contain particulate matter
will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
83521x2 - Immunoglobulin Light Chains Kappa Lambda Each (EAP 30040412)
Method:
Turbidimetric
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges