Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1 Antibody, IgM

Message

Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques.

Test Code

LAB3433 B2GLM

Alias/See Also

B2GLM

CPT Codes
86146| 86146

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcL). Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL Plasma/Serum Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 5 daysRefrigerated : 14 daysFrozen: 30 days Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysisGross lipemia

Report Available

5-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170092

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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