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Beta-2 Microglobulin

Source Blood
Mnemonic B2M
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube also acceptable.

1.5 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

Specimen Handling PSC: Centrifuge and pour off.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.
Additional Information  
Testing Location Immunochemistry
Testing Frequency Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval 1.00 - 2.60 mg/L


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