Category
Routine Chemistry
Sub Category
Tumor Marker.
Synonym/Aliases
SS-2 Microglobulin, Beta Microglobulin 2
Abbreviations
B2M, SERUM
Type
INDIVIDUAL TEST
Results
RESULTS READY WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS
Method
AUTOMATED IMMUNOASSAY.
Temp
AMBIENT: 1DAY; R (2-8℃): 7DAYS; F (-20℃): 21DAYS
Setup
DAILY
Components Parameters
Not Applicable
PRE-ANALYTIC CONSIDERATIONS
Test Ordering Instructions
FILL OUT TEST REQUEST FORM FULLY & LEGIBLY.
Patient preparation
-NOT APPLICABLE
Sample type
SERUM
Container/ preservative
SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE (SST/ GEL) OR PLAIN (RED TOP) VACUTAINER
Sample volume
AT LEAST 2 ML
Rejection criteria
LABELING ISSUE (UNLABELED/ MISLABELED); MISSING REQUEST FORM; MISMATCH BETWEEN REQUEST FORM & SAMPLE DETAILS; MISSING AGE/ GENDER; WRONG SAMPLE TYPE; INSUFFICIENT SAMPLE; GROSS LIPEMIA; GROSS HEMOLYSIS.
Other Instructions
- NOT APPLICABLE
Reference intervals
AGE & GENDER APPROPRIATE VALUES ARE PROVIDED ON THE REPORT
Clinical Utility
STAGING OF MULTIPLE MYELOMA.
Test Limitations / Confounders
- N/A