Unit Code 9234:
Beta-2-Microglobulin (Beta-2-M), Serum
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Prognosis assessment of multiple myeloma
Evaluation of renal tubular disorders
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Nephelometry
See "An Expanded Algorithm for the Laboratory Evaluation of
Suspected Mulitple Myeloma" in Special Instructions.
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Beta-2-Microglobulin, S
Ordering Mnemonic
An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
B2M
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
B2 Microglobulin
Beta 2 Microglobulin
Beta 2-Microglobulin
Beta Microglobulin
Beta-2 Microglobulin
Beta-2-Microglobulin
Microglobulin, Beta 2
Soft-B2M


