| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
367
Beta-2 Microglobulin, Blood
| Methodology: | Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin), Lavender (EDTA) - 0.5 ml serum or plasma. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a Standard Transport Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. Unacceptable Conditions: CSF Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 6 months NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory ARUP Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 82232 |