| Test CODE | NAME |
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L228
Kappa and Lambda Free Light Chains (Bence Jones Protein), Quantitative, Urine
| Methodology: | Qualitative Immunofixation Electrophoresis/Quantitative Nephelometry |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 2-7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: 24-hour Urine - 4 ml urine. Refrigerate during collection. OR Random urine specimens and urine supernate.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer two 4 mL aliquots from a well-mixed 24-hour collection to individual Standard Transport Tubes.
Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84156; 86335; 83883 x2 |