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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