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Beta-2 Microglobulin, Serum
MessageValues obtained with different assay methods should not be used interchangeably. It is recommended that only one assay method be used to monitor each patient's course of therapy. This procedure does not provide serial monitoring; it is intended for one-ti
Test Code
010181
CPT Codes
82232
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Instructions
If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temp: 7 days; Refrigerated/Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Setup Schedule
Daily 1st and 3rd shift