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Kappa/Lambda Light Chains, Free with Ratio Reflex to Immunofixation, Serum

Test Code
15122


Includes
If Kappa/Lambda, Free is <0.26 or >1.65, then Immunofixation, Serum will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86334).


Preferred Specimen
Red Top


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


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


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 5 days a week.


Reference Range
Kappa Light Chain, Free, Serum3.3-19.4 mg/L
Lambda Light Chain, Free, Serum5.7-26.3 mg/L
Kappa/Lambda Light Chains Free with Ratio, Serum0.26-1.65




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.