Beta-2-Microglobulin, Serum
Order Name
BETA2 M S
Test Number: 2005800
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 2005800
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Beta-2-Microglobulin, Serum
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Immunoturbidimetry | 1952-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable. Overnight fasting is preferred. Stability: Ambient 24hour, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 year |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 82232 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |