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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).
Serum - 1ml
Price on application
5 days
Turbidimetry
Not applicable
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
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.
For further information, email immunology.office@nhs.net