Kappa Free Light Chain
Free kappa light chain testing helps diagnose plasma cell dyscrasias, including multiple myeloma. It is a key marker for assessing light chain-related disorders and kidney damage.
Kappa Free Light Chain Test in Patna Overview
No special preparations needed
- Kappa Free Light Chain, Serum
The Kappa Free Light Chain Test measures free kappa light chains in the blood, helping diagnose and monitor plasma cell disorders such as multiple myeloma and light chain amyloidosis.
This test is recommended for:
- Patients with suspected multiple myeloma or other plasma cell disorders.
- Individuals with symptoms like bone pain, anemia, or kidney dysfunction.
- Monitoring disease progression or treatment response in patients with diagnosed plasma cell disorders.
A blood sample is taken, and immunoassay techniques are used to measure free kappa light chains.
- Elevated Kappa Levels: Suggests plasma cell dyscrasias or light chain disorders.
- Normal Levels: No abnormal free light chain production.
Monitoring free light chains helps detect disease progression and evaluate treatment efficacy in plasma cell disorders.
Test code
1661
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | .5 ML |
Specimen stability information
Serum
Collection instructions
10-12 hours fasting ( Over night Fasting) is recommended. Patient can drink water during fasting period. Intake of caloric food, coffee, diet soda/gum strictly not allowed during fasting period. Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details .Lipemic & hameolysed sample should be avoided.
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 09:00
Turn around time
2 Working Days
Performing locations
Department
- Nephelometry
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹3000
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