ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Beta-2 Microglobulin, CSF : 0080054

Mnemonic: B2M CSF

Methodology: Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: CSF. Also acceptable: CSF collected in plain red or green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval:
0.0-2.4 mg/L
CPT Code(s): 82232
 
 

 

 

 
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