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HelpTest Code FHLCA Immunoglobulin A (IgA) 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.
Reporting Name
IgA Heavy Light Chains (HLC), SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen 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 |
Clinical Information
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Reference Values
IgA Kappa (g/L): 0.48-2.82
IgA Lambda (g/L): 0.36-1.98
IgA Kappa:IgA Lambda ratio: 0.80-2.04
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
6 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
83521 x 2
Method Name
Turbidimetric