EPIC ORDER CODE Test Code LAB49 Beta-2 Microglobulin, Serum
Additional Codes
SQ: B2MG
COLLECTION
SST (Serum Separator) PREFERRED
Red (No Additive)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator). Red (No Additive) is also acceptable
Sample Volume Requirements:
Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.6 mL of serum (approximately 1.2 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
3 days - Preferred
Frozen Stability:
Indefinitely
Ambient Stability:
Not Acceptable
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Monday - Friday
Analytical Time:
24 hours
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
82232