B2MICRO U
Beta 2 Microglobulin, Urine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3330
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plastic urine container
Specimen Type:
Random urine collection
Preferred Volume:
10 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. The patient should empty the bladder, then drink a large glass of water and collect a urine sample within 1 (one) hour.
2. Do not acidify the specimen.
3. Significant loss of B2 Microglobulin activity may occur in acidic urine (pH ≤ 6). Urine should always be collected at high diuresis and the pH adjusted between 6 and 8 with 1 mol/L sodium hydroxide.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
CPT Codes:
82232 - Beta-2 Microglobulin Urine (EAP 30020988)
Method:
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)