Beta 2 Microglobulin, Serum

General Information

Lab Name
Beta 2 Microglobulin, Serum
Lab Code
BETA2
Epic Name
Beta 2 Microglobulin, Serum
Components

Interpretation

Method
Turbidimetric
Reference Range
Units: mcg/mL
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
0-0.0-2.5 0-0.0-2.5

Effective date: 06/20/2016

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection
All Locations:
Preferred: 4 mL blood in  RED TOP tube
Also Acceptable: 4 mL blood in ORANGE RST or GOLD SST
Quantity
Requested: 1 mL serum
Minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Freeze.serum at -20°C
Stability: Refrigerator: 24 hour
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Automated Panels(CHA)
Frequency
Wednesday, Friday
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
HMC Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
82232
LOINC
1952-1
Interfaced Order Code
UOW538
Interfaced Result Code
UOW538