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Test Code B2MG Beta-2 Microglobulin, Serum

Additional Codes

PathLab B2MG
Epic ID LAB49

 

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

SST (Serum Separator)

 

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Red (No Additive)

 

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator). Red (No Additive) also acceptable.

 

Transport Information: 

Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

0.6 mL of serum

Stability/Transport

Temperature Stability Preferred Transport
Refrigerated 3 days X
Frozen Indefinitely  
Room Temp Not Acceptable  

 

Performing Lab

Pathology Laboratory

Methodology

Nephelometry

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

Report Available

1 day

CPT Code Information

82232