Also known as: FLITE; FreeLITE
This test is for the quantitation of serum free light chains, both kappa and lambda, and the resulting Kappa:Lambda ratio is also calculated.
The concentrations and ratio in serum is of value in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with light chain myeloma, non-secretory myeloma and primary light chain amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis).
Specimen requirements
Serum - 1ml
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
5 days
Laboratory method
Turbidimetry
Reference range/units
Not applicable
Associated tests
Not applicable
Sample stability
3 weeks at 2-8ºC
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
