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HelpTest Code UB2M Beta-2-Microglobulin, Urine
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2106
Epic Description: BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN, URINE RANDOM
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
1.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 year
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Transport urine to laboratory immediately. Aliquot urine into a plastic vial. Freeze specimen.
The specimen will be rejected if the urine pH is <6 or >8.
Aliquot Requirements
Urine
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 4944
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/testcenter/TestDetail.action?tabName=OrderingInfo&ntc=4944
Assay Frequency
Tuesday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1-3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Aliquot urine into a plastic vial. Freeze specimen. The specimen will be rejected if urine pH is <6 or >8.
CPT Code Information
82232
Patient Preparation
Patient should void bladder, then drink a full glass of water(0.5 liters) and provide a urine sample within 1 hour