Ig Free Light Chains

Test Name

Ig Free Light Chains

Alternate Description

Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Serum Free Light Chains

LIS Code

FLC

Availability

Run Tue. And Thu.

Lab Section

Pathology Core Reference Lab

Fluid Type

Serum

Test Includes

Immunoglobulin Kappa Free Light Chains, Immunoglobulin Lambda Free Light Chains, and Kappa/Lambda FLC Ratio

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Critical Value

None

Summary Test Name

Ig Free Light Chains

Specimen Preparation Outreach

.

Minimum Volume

0.2 ml Serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, and refrigerate until shipped.

Preferred Volume

0.5 ml Serum

Reference Value