BETA-2 MICROGLOBULIN SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: BETA2
UPHSM LIS Test #: 024654
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 days
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 (0.3) mL Serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume:  0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container:  Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Special Instructions:  Values obtained with different assay methods should not be used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one assay method be used consistently to monitor each patient's course of therapy. This procedure does not provide serial monitoring; it is intended for one-time use only.

Specimen Acceptability

Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis

Drugs such as lithium, cyclosporine, cisplatin, carboplatin, and aminoglycoside antibiotics can increase β2-microglobulin concentrations.1

Methods

Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

Clinical Utilities

Evaluate the severity and prognosis of multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; detect kidney damage and distinguish between glomerular and tubular kidney disorders.

CPT Codes

82232

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

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