80990:BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN, CSF
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
B2 Micro / B2M |
Methodology: |
Immunoturbidimetric |
Edit Date: |
5/17/2010 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
24 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
CPT Code: |
82232-90 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Also acceptable: CSF collected in a 5 mL red top tube or a 4 mL green top tube (heparin). |
Handling: |
Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Refrigerate. |
Stability: |
8 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated, or 14 days frozen. |
Standard Volume: |
0.5 mL CSF |
Minimum Volume: |
0.4 mL CSF |
Transport: |
Refrigerated, or frozen on dry ice. |