Beta 2 microglobulin test Bhopal

BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN TEST

DESCRIPTION – this test measures the amount of a protein called beta 2 micro-globulin in the blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid. B2M is a type of tumor marker. Tumor markers are substances made by cancer cells or by normal cells in response to cancer in the body

METHODOLOGY – quantitative immunoturbidimetry

TURN AROUND TIME – within 24 hours

SPECIMEN REQUIERED –

COLLECT – serum separator or plasma separator tube or green (sodium heparin)

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate the serum or plasma from within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 ml of serum or plasma to transport tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – frozen

STABILITY – ambient: 72 hours; refrigerated: 72 hours; frozen: 3 months

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – cerebrospinal fluid

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory