Free κ and λ Light Chains Plus Ratio, Quantitative (Serial Monitor)

TEST: 121155
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CPT: 83521(x2)
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Test Includes

Long-term serial monitoring of results; color graphic summary report

Special Instructions

The account must submit the patient's Social Security number to monitor. Values obtained with different assay methods should not be used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one assay method be used consistently to monitor each patient's course of therapy. To order this test without the serial monitor service, use test 121137. For a complete test description, see Free κ and λ Light Chains Plus Ratio, Quantitative [121137].

Expected Turnaround Time

1 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Related Documents

For more information, please view the literature below.

Serial Monitoring Report

Serum Free Light Chain Assays for Diagnosis and Monitoring of Myeloma

Published Plasma Cell Dyscrasias Selection Table

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
121155 Free K+L Lt Chains,Qn,S Serial 57778-3 121138 Free Kappa Lt Chains,S mg/L 36916-5
121155 Free K+L Lt Chains,Qn,S Serial 57778-3 121139 Free Lambda Lt Chains,S mg/L 33944-0
121155 Free K+L Lt Chains,Qn,S Serial 57778-3 121141 Kappa/Lambda Ratio,S 48378-4
121155 Free K+L Lt Chains,Qn,S Serial 57778-3 511958 PDF 80563-0

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