Serum Free Light Chains

Test Information

Test Name

Serum Free Light Chains

Synonyms

SFLC; Kappa & Lambda light chain

Department

Biochemistry

Preferred Specimen

SST

Testing Location

PLW

Clinical Update

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Processing Information

Registration Code

FLC

Site Specific Notes

- Tauranga

Community request send to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Rotorua

Community request send to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Alternative Specimen

Lithium Heparin; Plain tube

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

Interpretations

Contact Information

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website