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BETA-2-MICROGLOBULIN, SERUM
Number 256
CPT Code 82232
Alias BETA2-MICROGLOBULIN
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range Contact Laboratory
Alternate Specimen Red Top
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient 7 Days
Stability Refrigerated 14 Days
Stability Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)
Limitations
Drugs such as lithium, cyclosporine, cisplatin, carboplatin, and aminoglycoside antibiotics can increase Beta-2-microglobulin concentrations.
Rejection Criteria
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
TagsBETA-2, MICROGLOBULIN