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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Rejection Criteria
Chylous serum, more than 1 specimen submitted in 24 hours, inadequate labelling, plasma sample
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate. Freeze if not tested within 72 hrs.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
Free Kappa & Free Lambda light chains, serum; Free Light chains;
EPIC Code
LAB2351
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, R-NoGel
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Lab Department
Chemistry