Test Code LAB12632 Beta-2 Microglobulin - 24 Hour Urine
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
24 HR Urine container
Transport
24 Hour Urine refrigerated within 2 Hours of collection.
Deliver with Stat Courier.
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Upon receipt in lab – Immediately process 24 hour urine. Aliquot and Adjust pH to 7-9 pH. Analyze Immediately.
Stability
Room Temp: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 3 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<120 mcg/24 hrs
Methodology
Roche c503 Immunoturbidimetric assay
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
2-3 days
CPT Codes
82232