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Kappa/Lambda Light Chain

Test Summary

Aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of multiple myeloma, lymphocytic neoplasms, Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia and connective tissue diseases such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Aliases

  • Freelite

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.

Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

  • Room Temperature = N/A
  • Refrigerated = 7 days
  • Frozen = At least 7 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, contaminated sample.

Order Code

KAPLAM

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3138

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

  • 83521(2)

Billing Code

  • 300310

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric Assay

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; BS; Report available 1 - 3 days

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.

Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

  • Room Temperature = N/A
  • Refrigerated = 7 days
  • Frozen = At least 7 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, contaminated sample.

Billing

CPT Code

  • 83521(2)

Billing Code

  • 300310

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric Assay

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Friday; BS; Report available 1 - 3 days