Eurofins Biomnis code

LAMBU

Synonyms

• Lambda - Bence Jones
• Lambda Bence Jones

Specialty

Haematology

Clinical significance

The urine lambda light chain assay is used to quantify lambda Bence Jones proteins (BJP) which are lambda type monoclonal free light chains. These BJP occur in cases of myeloma.

Preanalytics

• 1 tube(s) :
• 24hr Urine collection
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Please ensure to indicate the clinical context and if available the result from the serum immunofixation

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

Immuno turbidimetry

Turnaround time

1 day