Beta-2-Microglobulin - Shiloh Only
Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB49
Cerner name(s):
- B2Microglb Bld
- Beta2 Bld
- Beta 2 Microglobulin
- B2Microglb Bld
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Shiloh only
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: mint green LiHep tube (preferred), lavender (EDTA), or SST (yellow or marble)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Unacceptable Conditions
NA
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 Hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 60 minutes
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Analyte Stability:
Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 6 months
Reference Values
1 - 2.5 mg/L
CPT/LOINC Codes
82232