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Test Directory Kappa/Lambda Light Chains, Total, Serum

Kappa/Lambda Light Chains, Total, Serum

Test Summary

Aid in evaluation and management of multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders. Indicated for the diagnosis of patients with oligosecretory or nonsecretory multiple myeloma and light chain amyloidosis.

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Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

Fasting preferred

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

KLSER

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5936

Includes

Kappa, Lambda, and K/L ratio only
If IgG, IgA,and IgM quantitation are also required, please see Immunoglobulins G, A, M w/Total Kappa and Lambda Quantitation.

CPT Code

83883 (x2)

Billing Code

670123

CPT Statement

Methodology

Nephelometry

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Kappa	176-443 mg/dL
Lambda	91-240 mg/dL
Kappa/Lambda Ratio	1.29-2.55

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1-3 days