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Test Code B2M Beta-2-Microglobulin (β2-M), Serum or plasma

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

 

Reference Values

0.8-2.2 mg/L 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82232

Secondary ID

HHA1458

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Beta-2-Microglobulin (β2-M), Serum or Plasma

 1952-1

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum

Refrigerated,spun

3 days

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok