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HelpTest Code FLCU Free Kappa & Lambda Light Chains, Urine (Bence Jones Protein, Quantitative)
Additional Codes
| PathLab | FLCU |
| Epic ID | LAB2978 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
24 hour urine collection jug
Collection Information:
Random or 24-hour urine. Specimen needs to be refrigerated during collection
Transport Information:
1.0 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random or 24-hour collection at 2-8°C.
Remarks:
Centrifuge cloudy specimens.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 21 days | X |
| Frozen | 2 months | |
| Room Temp | 3 days |
Performing Lab
Pathology Laboratory
Methodology
Nephelometry
Day(s) Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri - Samples must be in the lab no later than 8:00 am to be performed the same day.
Report Available
1-5 days
CPT Code Information
83521x2