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Beta-2-Microglobulin (Beta-2-M), Spinal Fluid
Test CodeB2MGC
Alias/See Also
B2M, (Beta-2 Microglobulin), CSF Test
CPT Codes
82232
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Send spinal fluid from collection vial 1
Transport Container
Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
15-30C up to 14 days
2-8C up to 28 days
-20C up to 28 days
2-8C up to 28 days
-20C up to 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Nephelometry
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
M-F
Report Available
Same day/1-2 days
Reference Range
0.70-1.80 ug/mL
Clinical Significance
​Evaluation of central nervous system inflammation and B-cell proliferative diseases.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Test Code: B2MC
Last Updated: May 16, 2023