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KAPPA/LAMBDA LIGHT CHAINS, FREE WITH RATIO, RANDOM URINE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2568    Geisinger Epic ID:  21437

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL aliquot of urine; minimum 1 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 21 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Microbial contamination, gross hemolysis.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83521 x2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Free Kappa, Urine, and Free Lambda, Urine.


Methodology: 
Immunoturbidity
Synonyms: 

IKLU, Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Quest code 11233


Review Date:  11/21/2024

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