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83521 Ig light chains free each

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: free light chains assay, FLC test, kappa/lambda ratio

Quantitative measurement of free immunoglobulin light chains (kappa and lambda) in serum or urine using immunoassay methods.

Clinical Context

Evaluation of monoclonal gammopathy, multiple myeloma, and light chain disease. FLC ratio is sensitive marker for plasma cell dyscrasias and monoclonal kidney disease.

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Specialties

PathologyHematologyOncology

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