Free Kappa Chains; Free Lambda Chains; Kappa:Lambda Ratio
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Immunoglobulin Light Chains, Serum
Test ID: FLC
Test
Method
Immunoturbidimetry
Platform
SPA Plus
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
5-May-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
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| Refrigerated | 21 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Visible |
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| Lipemia | Visible |
| Other | Bacterial contamination or particulate matter |
Test Version
5-May-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Immunoturbidimetry
Platform
SPA Plus
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Free Kappa Chains | mg/L |
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| Free Lambda Chains | mg/L |
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| Kappa:Lambda Ratio | Ratio |
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Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
5-May-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FLC | 28910Free Kappa Chains | mg/L |
| 28911Free Lambda Chains | mg/L | |
| 28912Kappa/Lambda Ratio |
Test Version
5-May-2023