B2M
Beta 2 Microglobulin, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3331
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a plain red top tube is used, transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis.
CPT Codes:
82232 - Beta-2 Microglobulin (EAP 30020989)
Method:
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges