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Test Code B2M Beta 2 Microglobulin

Clinical Indications

This test is used to monitor kidney function or RA, although it is also elevated in SLE, lymphoma and myeloma.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Beta 2 Microglobulin
Sunquest Order Code: B2M
Epic Px Code: LAB2091

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL Serum

Reference Range

0.8 – 2.3 mg/L

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 days

Specimen Stability

7 days refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

CPT Code

82232

LOINC Code

1952-1

Test Alias

B2M Serum
B2 Microglobulin
Beta Microglobulin

Additional Information / Notes

N/A