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Kappa/Lambda Light Chain, Total, Serum
Test CodeKLCS
Quest Code
37863
CPT Codes
83883 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum from SST
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labeled specimen • Received room temperature and >48 hours from draw time
Methodology
Nephelometry
Setup Schedule
Tues-sat
Report Available
6 days
Reference Range
Kappa | 176-443 mg/dL |
Lambda | 91-240 mg/dL |
Kappa/Lambda Ratio | 1.29-2.55 |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |