Beta 2 Microglobulin, Blood

Test Name

Beta 2 Microglobulin, Blood

LIS Code

BMG

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Special Chemistry

Fluid Type

Serum or Plasma

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top, Green-top is also acceptable

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood preferred

Critical Value

None

Summary Test Name

Beta 2 Microglobulin, Blood

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Centrifuge and separate sample from cellular material. Refrigerate immediately.

Specimen Stability

3 days refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate. Transport immediately

Stat Availability

Not available STAT

Reference Value

0.80-2.60 mg/L