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HelpTest Code B2MB | Beaker: LAB49 Beta-2 Microglobulin, Blood
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB49
Epic Description: BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN, SERUM
Synonym
B2 Microglobulin – Serum
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Lafayette OLGMC:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
| Preferred | Lavender, EDTA | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No anticoagulant, no gel | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
This test code is for blood specimens only.
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Lafayette Locations: Centrifuge and refrigerate Plasma or Serum
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab (Jeff Hwy)
Lafayette: OLGMC
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
Lafayette OLGMC: 4 Hrs
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum into plastic vial and freeze.
Lafayette OLGMC: Storage at room temp: 1 day; Storage at refrigerated temp: 3 days
CPT Code Information
82232