Lambda Light Chain, Free, Serum

Test Code
15075


CPT Codes
83521

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Microbially contaminated • Heavy visible particulate


Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-5 days




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.