Beta 2 Microglobulin, CSF
Order Code:
BETA2C
Test Summary
Evaluation of central nervous system inflammation and B-cell proliferative diseases
Aliases
- Mayo code B2MC
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Send spinal fluid from collection vial 1
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 28 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
BETA2C
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3575
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86335
Billing Code
- 670584
CPT Statement
Methodology
Nephelometry
FDA Status
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories -- Rochester Superior Drive
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester MN, 55901
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester MN, 55901
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available 1- 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Send spinal fluid from collection vial 1
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 28 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Nephelometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; Report available 1- 3 days