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Test Code LAB2978 Free Kappa & Lambda Light Chains, Urine (Bence Jones Protein, Quantitative)

Additional Codes

SQ : FLCU

COLLECTION

Container/Tube Type: 

24 hour urine collection jug

 

Collection Information: 

Random or 24-hour urine. Specimen needs to be refrigerated during collection

 

Sample Volume Requirements: 

1.0 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random or 24-hour collection at 2-8°C.

 

Remarks: 

Centrifuge cloudy specimens.

STABILITY

Refrigerated Stability: 

21 days

 

Frozen Stability: 

2 months

 

Ambient Stability: 

3 days

PERFORMING LAB

Performed: 

Mon, Wed, Fri - Samples must be in the lab no later than 8:00 am to be performed the same day.

 

Analytical Time: 

1-5 days

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

 

Laboratory Section: 

Core Laboratory

CPT Code

83521x2