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.