Stains & CD markers
Kappa & lambda light chains
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Kappa light chains
- Type of immunoglobulin light chain
- Kappa/lamba ratio is usually 2:1
- Restricted expression of either kappa or lambda suggests monoclonality and a neoplastic process
Microscopic (histologic) images
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