Beta-2-Microglobulin, Urine

Test Code

B2MU

Specimen Name

Beta-2-Microglobulin, Urine

CPT Codes

  • 82232

Collect

Sterile Urine Cup

Stability

Frozen 2 months

Volume

3 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-2 days

Components

Additional Information

If pH is greater than 8, lower pH to 6-8 by adding 1M HCL. If pH less than 6, increase pH to 6-8 by adding 5% NaOH. Titrate with appropriate preservative until pH of 6-8 has been reached. Record the pH on the transport tube and test request form.

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  • Serum 
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