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Kappa free light chains in CSF

The exam, in brief

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Price excluding nomenclature

122.8 €

Technical

Immunoturbidimetry + Nephelometry

Average time to render Frequency

1 maximum day

Technical frequency

5/w

What should I send?

Preparation of the sample

Temperature

Réfrigéré

Selected nature

Serum + CSF

Quantity

1 ml + 1 ml

Technical

Immunoturbidimetry + Nephelometry

Average turnouroud time

Realisation frequency

5/w

Additional information

Comments

Calculation is performed after albumin and kappa free light chains assay in CSF and serum. The two sample natures are required to perform the test.

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kappa index

Kappa free light chains in CSF

The exam, in brief

Select a nature

Price excluding nomenclature

Technical

Average time to render Frequency

Technical frequency

LCSD Code

Cerba Code

What should I send?

Preparation of the sample

Temperature

Selected nature

Quantity

Technical

Average turnouroud time

Realisation frequency

Additional information

Comments

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