Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD49869Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Kappa Light Chain, Free, Serum
Also known as: Light Chains
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of the free kappa light chain concentration in serum is useful for diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring disease activity, and assessing response to therapy in plasma cell disorders such as multiple myeloma, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, primary amyloidosis, light chain deposition disease, and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
Kappa Light Chain, Free, Serum
AnalyteQuantitation
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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