34700:BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN, QUANTITATIVE

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34700:BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN, QUANTITATIVE
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Edit Date: 4/19/2010
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day as tested
CPT Code: 82232
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling: Centrifuge and separate serum from cells immediately. Refrigerate.
Stability: 7 days refrigerated or 14 days frozen at -20º C.
Standard Volume: 1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 200 µL serum.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Serum Beta-2-Microglobulin levels are elevated in diseases associated with increased cell turnover, a number of malignancies, and are a useful prognosis indicator for multiple myeloma.

1.0-2.2 mg/L

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