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Epic EAP: LAB735
Epic Description: IMMUNOGLOBULIN FREE LT CHAINS BLOOD
Synonym
Kappa Free Light Chains
Lambda Free Light Chains
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport serum refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Special Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
72 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
83521 x 2