Beta 2 Microglobulin, CSF

Test Name

Beta 2 Microglobulin, CSF

LIS Code

BMGCSF

Availability

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Lab Section

Special Chemistry

Fluid Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Plain sample tube, no additives

Container Whole Blood Required

1.0 ml CSF

Critical Value

None

Summary Test Name

Beta 2 Microglobulin, CSF

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Centrifuge and separate sample from cellular material, Refrigerate immediately.

Specimen Stability

3 days refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL CSF

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate. Transport immediately

Stat Availability

Not available STAT

Patient Preparation

None

Reference Value

0.42 – 2.48  mg/L