Free Light Chains (Kappa & Lambda), Serum in Mumbai
Understanding Free Light Chains (Kappa & Lambda), Serum in Mumbai
What is Free Light Chains (Kappa & Lambda), Serum in Mumbai?
The Free Light Chains (Kappa & Lambda), Serum test is a blood test that evaluates the level of two types of protein called light chains: Kappa and lambda, helping in the early detection and monitoring of multiple myeloma (a blood cancer) and other disorders related to plasma cells. This test also provides complementary information by determining the ratio of Kappa and lambda (Kappa:Lambda) providing more in-depth information about the type, severity, and progression of these plasma cell disorders. This test is available at an affordable price in Mumbai with Tata 1mg labs. Usually, no special preparation is required for the Free Light Chains (Kappa & Lambda), Serum test. You may eat and drink as per your daily routine.
What does Free Light Chains (Kappa & Lambda), Serum measure?
Contains 3 testsThe Free Light Chains (Kappa & Lambda), Serum test measures the free (unbound) kappa and lambda light chains in the blood. Light chains are small proteins produced by plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. They can combine with other proteins (heavy chains) to form immunoglobulins, or antibodies, which help fight infections. When light chains are produced in excess, they do not combine with heavy chains and instead enter the blood in a "free" state, unbound to heavy chains.
This test also determines the balance or ratio of kappa to lambda light chains in the blood (kappa: lambda ratio) which can provide valuable information about disorders related to plasma cells, such as multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. It is also useful in monitoring treatment response and disease progression in these conditions.