Methodology
Nephelometry
Synonyms
Light Chains
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4248
Lab Test Days
3 Days a week
Standard TAT
5-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 21 Days; Frozen: 90 Days
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Lipemia; Microbially contaminated serum; Heavy visible particulate
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum
CPT Codes
83883
Revised
07-13-13
Initials
SL