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BETA-2 MICROGLOBULIN, SERUM
Test CodeLAB49
CPT Codes
82232
Preferred Specimen
One 5 mL gold top tube
Pediatric: Two gold top microtainers
Pediatric: Two gold top microtainers
Instructions
Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Aliquot 0.8 mL and refrigerate
Required for Testing: 0.8 mL
Required for Testing: 0.8 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 10 days 2-8°C
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday- Friday
Reference Range
0.80- 2.34 ug/dL
Clinical Significance
Risk stratification and staging of multiple myleoma, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia and other lymophoproliferative disorders. As an aid
for differentiating glomerular from tubular renal disease.
for differentiating glomerular from tubular renal disease.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
