BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | B2M |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | 0.609-2.366 MG/L |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | SEROL |
| Test Frequency: | Weekly |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82232 |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |