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Kappa Light Chain, Total, Random Urine
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Test Code
KAPPLC
CPT Codes
83883
Preferred Specimen
2 mL random urine collected in a plastic leak-proof container, no preservative
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Nephelometry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
<2.00 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Useful in monitoring myeloma patients with known Kappa light chain disease.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia, CA 91355-5386
Last Updated: November 30, 2021