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Kappa/Lambda Light Chains, Total, Serum
MessageAs of 4/1/15, West Roxbury no longer performed this panel or its individual components. The test is instead sent to Quest Diagnostics for analysis.
Test Code
KAPPA LAMBDA LC SERUM PANEL(O)
CPT Codes
83883 (x2)
Includes
Both bound and free light chains
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Nephelometry
Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 5 days a week.
Reference Range
| Kappa | 176-443 mg/dL |
| Lambda | 91-240 mg/dL |
| Kappa/Lambda Ratio | 1.29-2.55 |
Last Updated: August 7, 2015
