Beta-2-Microglobulin
Fasting Required:
Yes, 10 - 12 hours
Specimen:
Blood
Results:
6 - 12 Business Days
Methodology:
Nephelometry
Description:
Increased levels of beta-2 microglobulin in CSF may be found in infectious and cerebrovascular disorders. This test is used as a tumor marker for some blood cell cancers. It is not diagnostic for a specific disease, but it has been associated with the amount of cancer present.
Alternate Names:
B2M, ß2-Microglobulin, Thymotaxin
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.