Serum free light chains

Test Name
Serum free light chains
Aliases
LIGHT CHAINS; SFLC; KAPPA LIGHT CHAIN; LAMBDA LIGHT CHAIN
Provincial Mnemonic
LIGCFP
LOINC Test Code
57778-3
Description and Primary Use
Restricted to monitoring of free light chains disease or primary amyloidosis.
Reorder interval
28 Days
TAT
14 Days
Test Cost
Not Available
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

No Restrictions

Required Consultations
None
Algorithms and Guidelines

None

Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

No special requirement

Criteria for Rejection

Please consult specimen stability guide

Laboratory Service Area
Clinical Chemistry
Performing Laboratory / Site
Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
Last Updated
18-Sep-19