Beta-2 Microglobulin CSF B2MCSF

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Beta-2-Microglobulin, CSF

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Beta-2-Microglobulin, CSF

Clinical Info

Evaluate central nervous system involvement of certain inflammatory or B-cell proliferative diseases.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Specimen Type

CSF

Container

CSF Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile CSF container
Specimen: 1 mL CSF (0.4 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 72 Hours Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
14 Days Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

72 Hours Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
14 Days Frozen

Methodology

Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 4 Days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT

82232
LOINC Code: 1951-3

PDM

5915300

Result Interpretation

0.0 – 2.4 mg/L

Forms