Free Light Chains (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FLC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8764

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

21 days

Synonyms

FLC
Light chains
Free Kappa Light Chains
Free Lambda Light Chains

Turnaround Time

10 days

Available from 08:00am to 04:00pm, 2 to 3 times per week

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 10/11/2025