L592 : URINE FREE KAPPA+LAMBDA
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
URINE FREE KAPPA+LAMBDA
Methodology:
Immunoturbidimetric
Clinical Utility:
The Measurement of free light chains is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of multiple myeloma, lymphocytic neoplasms,waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia, AL amyloidosis light chain deposition disease and connective tissue diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
L592-5
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
10.0 mL Urine Cup
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Urine Cup | 1 | Refrigerate | 21 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
USC: Collect urine in cup, label with patients name
Specimen Comment:
Submit urine specimen without preservatives.
Alternative Specimen:
Urine tube without preservative, Urine Container - 24hr, Urine Cup 24 hour, Urine Tube 24 hour
Billing:
CPT Codes:
83521 x 2, 99999 x 1
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