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Test Code LAB49 Beta 2 Microglobulin Serum

Clinical Information

Results determined by assays using different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable.

Synonym

  • B2M

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days

Rejected Due To

  • Lipemia
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Samples containing particulate matter
  • Microbially contaminated specimens

Reference Values

0.80-2.34 mg/L

Method Description

Turbidimetry

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday (excludes OSU holidays)

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Reporting Name

Beta 2 Microglobulin Serum

CPT Code Information

82232

LOINC Code Information

1952-1