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Test ID: FLCP
Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, Serum

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

84190

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Monitoring patients with monoclonal light chain diseases but no M-spike on protein electrophoresis

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDSecondary IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
KFLC84194Kappa Free Light Chain, SNoYes
LFLC84195Lambda Free Light Chain, SNoYes
KLR21865Kappa/Lambda FLC RatioNoYes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:

-Laboratory Approach to the Diagnosis of Amyloidosis

-Laboratory Screening Tests for Suspected Multiple Myeloma

Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Nephelometry

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Immunoglobulin Free Light Chains, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Free Light Chain
Free Light Chains
Kappa
Kappa FLC
Kappa-Free Light Chain
Lambda
Lambda FLC
Lambda-Free Light Chain
Light Chain
Light Chains
Serum Free Light Chains