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