BETA-2-MICROGLOBULIN, SERUM | |
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| Test Code:P204 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
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| Collection Notes:Patient should fast overnight. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are not acceptable. | |
| Clinical Utility:A rise of the serum concentrations occurs as a result of a higher release of ?2-microglobulin due to increased activity of the immune system as in infections or rheumatic diseases, cell death, or diminished elimination due to renal damage. | |
| CPT Code:82232 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days | |