Sample type: Serum

Test name: Beta 2 microglobulin

Special precautions & notes: Store at 2-80C prior to referral.

Reference range: </= 60 years old (both sex)– 0.8 – 2.4 mg/L >60 years old (both sex) - </=3.0 mg/L

Container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 2 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Immunology

Section: Immunochemistry/Proteins

Turnaround time: 7 working days

Method:

Turbidimetry

Further information: EQA: UK NEQAS B2 Microglobulin