Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD47343Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 4944
Beta-2-Microglobulin, Urine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunoturbidometric)
Biomarkers
Beta-2 Microglobulin (U)
AnalyteBeta-2 Microglobulin (U)
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 45030400
Result Turnaround Time
3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
10 mL (10 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Quest Diagnostics Beta-2 Microglobulin Transport tube (available through Client Supply)
Collection Instructions
Patient should void bladder, then drink at least 500 mL (approximately 17 oz) of water. A urine sample should be collected within 1 hour. Pour exactly 10 mL of random urine into a Quest Diagnostics Beta-2 Microglobulin Transport Tube. Ship room temperature. Alternatively, if the collection tubes are not available, pH of the specimen must be adjusted to between 6 and 8 using 1N NaOH prior to shipping.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 15 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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