ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080053: Beta-2 Microglobulin, Serum or Plasma |
| Test Mnemonic: B2M S | |
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Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST. Also acceptable: green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum or plasma, frozen. Remarks: Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 6 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 1.1-2.4 mg/L |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82232 |