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HelpTest Code FHLCG Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Heavy and Light Chain (HLC) Pairs, Kappa and Lambda with Ratio
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.75 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge immediately after coagulation (30 minutes) to prevent hemolysis.
2. Aliquot 0.75 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
3. Send refrigerate
Secondary ID
75551Method Name
Turbidimetric
Reporting Name
IgG Heavy Light Chains (HLC), SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Reject |
| Lipemia | Reject |
| Microbially-contaminated specimen | Reject |
| Specimen containing particulate matter | Reject |
Reference Values
IgG Kappa: 4.03-9.78 g/L
IgG Lambda: 1.97-5.71 g/L
IgG Kappa:IgG Lambda ratio: 0.98-2.75
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
6 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
83521 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHLCG | IgG Heavy Light Chains (HLC), S | 74773-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5613 | IgG Kappa, S | 74862-4 |
| Z5614 | IgG Lambda, S | 74863-2 |
| Z5615 | IgG K/L HLC Ratio | 74868-1 |
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL