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Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

The determination of β2-microglobulin in urine

Collection Information

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Limitations

In very rare cases, gammopathy, in particular type IgM (Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia), may cause unreliable results.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 3 days Frozen: 6 months

Alias

Microalbumin urine

Container Type

Urine- No preservatives

Minimum Volume

3 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

Reference Range

- 20

Panic Range