BETA-2-MICROGLOBULIN, SERUM

Test Code: P204

Specimen Collection: Serum

Component:
Beta-2-Microglobulin (ß-M),
Serum

Method:
NEPH

Collection Notes: Patient should fast overnight. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are not acceptable.

Clinical Utility: A rise of the serum concentrations occurs as a result of a higher release of ?2-microglobulin due to increased activity of the immune system as in infections or rheumatic diseases, cell death, or diminished elimination due to renal damage.

CPT Code: 82232

Testing Location: Sent to reference lab

Specimen/Stability Type

Serum (1 mL)

Temperature:

Ambient 5 Days

Refrigerated 7 Days

Frozen 30 Days

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