Test Price
1,500 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Kappa / Lambda Free Light Chains, Serum – UAE | AED 1500 | DHA-Approved & ISO Certified
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Accredited Processing.
- Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection (Available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM).
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Result Interpretation by a Clinical Advisor.
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Test Overview & Methodology
The Kappa / Lambda Free Light Chains, Serum test is a highly sensitive immunoassay that quantifies circulating kappa and lambda immunoglobulin light chains. It is essential for early diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of plasma cell dyscrasias, including multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis. The methodology uses ISO-standardized nephelometry for precise quantitative measurement with 0.1 mg/L accuracy.
| Feature | Our Test (Nephelometry) | Conventional SPEP+IFE |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Quantitative with 0.1 mg/L accuracy | Semi-quantitative, limited band resolution |
| Method | ISO-Standardized Nephelometry | Electrophoresis + Immunofixation |
| Turnaround Time | Same-day (by 11 am sample) | 3–5 working days |
| Clinical Use | Screening, monitoring, minimal residual disease | Initial diagnosis, limited serial monitoring |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
"As a specialist in diagnostic radiology, I routinely correlate free light chain results with imaging findings to detect osteolytic lesions in multiple myeloma patients. This assay is a high-sensitivity screening tool, but it must always be interpreted in conjunction with clinical symptoms, imaging, and, when indicated, bone marrow studies. I reassure every patient that our multidisciplinary team ensures compassionate guidance through each step of the diagnostic journey."
— Mr. Prabhakar Reddy Kalathoor, Specialist Diagnostic Radiology, DHA License: 61713011
Medication Warning: Do Not Self-Adjust Treatments
Do not discontinue or adjust any prescribed medication (including corticosteroids, chemotherapy, or pain medication) without explicit guidance from your treating physician. Test results must always be correlated clinically.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Contraindications for blood draw: Active infection or cellulitis at puncture site, lymphedema in the arm, severe coagulopathy without physician approval.
- ER red flags – seek urgent care if you experience: Sudden severe bone pain (especially back), confusion, shortness of breath, extreme thirst or leg swelling (signs of hypercalcemia or kidney injury).
- Pregnant or breastfeeding? Inform our phlebotomist; the test is safe, but clinical interpretation may be adjusted.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What exactly do kappa and lambda free light chains indicate?
Free light chains are protein fragments produced by plasma cells; an abnormal kappa/lambda ratio strongly suggests a plasma cell disorder such as multiple myeloma or AL amyloidosis.
2. How should I prepare for the test, and is fasting required?
No special preparation is needed; fasting is not required, but inform the phlebotomist of any medications, as some drugs may interfere with interpretation.
3. How quickly will I receive my results, and how will they be shared?
Blood samples collected by 11 am Monday–Saturday are reported the same day; results are securely delivered via SMS/email and complemented with a telephonic clinical guidance session.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Our laboratory operates under the strict framework of Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields. Clinical safety and patient consent adhere to Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. Additionally, our facility is ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Kappa / Lambda Free Light Chains, Serum |
| Price (AED) | 1500 AED |
| Turnaround Time | Same-day results for samples collected before 11 AM (Saturday–Thursday) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Serum (SST tube, 2 mL) |
| Methodology Used | Nephelometry (ISO-Standardized) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | D47.2 |
| LOINC Code | 38497-1 |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | DNA Labs UAE, DHA License: 1143, Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE |
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