Specimen Requirements
Title
Kappa/Lambda Light Chain, Total, Serum
Specimen Requirement
Fasting is preferred.
Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, after 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Nephelometry
Stability
Room temp: 48 hours, Refrigerated: 8 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
3-6 days performed Tuesday-Saturday
Clinical Use
Test Code
KAPPW