Beta-2 Microglobulin, Serum or Plasma
CPT Code(s): | 82232 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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