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Kappa/Lambda Light Chains, Total, Serum
Test Code37863
Includes
Both bound and free light chains
Preferred Specimen
Red Top
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 |
