Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Beta 2 Microglobulin (Serum)

Synonyms

B2M

External Price (excl. GST)

29.7

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Samples can be stored at 2-8 °C up to 3 days .Thereafter freeze at -20°C.

 

Paediatric Specimen

Paediatric Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

200uL  Serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Immunology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3 days

Method

Turbidimetry

Unit of measurement

mg/L

Reference interval

0-50 yrs: 1.20 - 2.5 mg/L

50-100 yrs: 1.40 - 3.2 mg/L

Uncertainty of measurement

<10%