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