BETA-2-MICROGLOBULIN, CSF(MAYO)

Test Code
B2MC


CPT Codes
82232

Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send spinal fluid from collection vial 1.


Transport Container
Sterile vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days


Ambient 14 days


Frozen 28 days



Methodology
Nephelometry

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Additional Information
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Last Updated: October 6, 2026


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.