Epic Code LAB1230911 Beta 2 Microglobulin, Serum
Additional Codes
Beaumont Code: LAB5801
Test Name Alias
Beta-2-Microglobulin, Serum | 31360 | B2MG
Interface Order Alias
1230911
Clinical Information
This assay is used to evaluate renal disease and to assess prognosis and monitor lymphoproliferative disorders, such as multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Collection Instructions
Container(s): Gold top (Serum Separator SST)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 2 mL
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions below.
Processing Instructions
Processed Specimen: Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: Yes
- Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge promptly.
- Within two hours aliquot serum into a plastic transport tube and refrigerate as soon as possible.
- (+(2)S/PO/R)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
- Plasma specimens.
- Severely lipemic, icteric, or hemolyzed specimens.
Specimen Stability
Serum Specimens (Pour-Overs)
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Test Frequency
Monday – Friday.
Results available in 2 business days.
Reference Range
Less than 2.5 mg/L.
Performing Department
REFERRAL SEND OUTS
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Beaumont Royal Oak Automated Chemistry
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric.
CPT
82232
CDM Code
3018223201
Epic Test ID
1230102581
LOINC
1952-1
Reviewed Date
6/9/2023