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Beta-2 Microglobulin, Serum (LABCORP)
Test Code1230008112
Alias/See Also
LAB49: Beta 2 Microglobulin, Serum | LABCORP EAP: 010181
CPT Codes
82232x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5 LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5 LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
Instructions
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Requirements:
Container Storage
Serum Gel Tube Refrigerated
Storage Instructions: Refrigerate
Stability Requirements:
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Cause for Rejection:
Gross hemolysis
Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Requirements:
Container Storage
Serum Gel Tube Refrigerated
Storage Instructions: Refrigerate
Stability Requirements:
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Cause for Rejection:
Gross hemolysis
Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days
Last Updated: June 29, 2023
