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General Information

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Code: T019
Test Name, Short: B2M, β2-microglobulin
Matrix: Urine
Turnaround Time: Daily
Analytical Method: solid-phase, two-site chemiluminescent immunometric assay
Reportable - Test Results Type: Quantitative
Units - Conventional: ng/mL

Specimen Information

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Min. Volume: 5 µL
Preferred Volume: 5mL
Rejection Criteria: Improper labeling, Improper sample handling, Wrong sample type, Outside of stability, Inadequate specimen volume received, or Hemolyzed specimens.
Collection Instructions: See "Specimen Collection/Urine Collection"
Collection Patient Prep: First void the urinary bladder, then drink a large glass of water and collect a urine sample within 1 hour.
Container: Freshly voided urine samples should be collected in plastic container then transfer into Urine Transport tube with perservative tablet
Shipping Temperature: Ambient