Utility of cerebrospinal fluid Kappa Free Light Chains
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Analysis of oligoclonal bands in paired cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum is the principal cornerstone of the neuroimmunology diagnostic laboratory. CSF Kappa Free Light Chain (kFLC) introduction is revolutionizing how healthcare professionals view laboratory presentation of intrathecal inflammation.
In this webinar, Nick Armfield MSc MIBMS, senior biomedical scientist in the Walton Centre NHS Neuroimmunology lab, will explore core principles of this new test, including:
- CSF κFLC technical and clinical contextualization
- CSF κFLC result format options – what scientists and clinicians will encounter when referring CSF κFLC for upcoming changes to multiple sclerosis diagnostic guidelines
- CSF κFLC laboratory platforms and accessibility to non-specialized centers for assessing intrathecal inflammation
Learning objectives
- Describe the utility of CSF kFLC as a non-specific tool for laboratory input into multiple sclerosis diagnosis
- Summarize CSF kFLC formats and tools for multiple sclerosis
- Explain how the test can be implemented into routine lab testing and the outlook for future research
Who should attend?
Lab directors, lab technicians, neurologists, and neuroimmunologists.
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Level of instruction: Intermediate
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Webinar details
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: Online
- Duration: 60 minutes
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What will this webinar cover?
Join the webinar to get answers to these questions:
- How does CSF kappa free light chain (kFLC) complement or improve on oligoclonal band analysis?
- What result formats for CSF κFLC will clinicians and scientists encounter in practice?
- How can CSF κFLC be integrated into multiple sclerosis diagnostic workflows?