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HelpCatalog ID B-2M Beta-2 Microgloubulin
CPOE Test Name
Beta-2 Microglob, serum
Synonyms
B2 Microglobulin; B2M
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
Gold Top serum separator tube; 2 mL blood
Storage and Transport
Serum should be separated from cells and may be stored for 7 days at 2-8°C or 2 weeks at -20°C.
Causes for Rejection
Improper tube; improper labeling; insufficient quantity.
Reference Range
0.80-2.34 mg/L
Methodology
Tubidimetric method performed on the Binding Site Optilite analyzer.
CPT / HCPCS Code
CPT Code: 82232
Performing Lab
Immunology Lab BI 2011 721-3378