Beta 2 microglobulin

Description: 
β2-Microglobulin is an 11 KDa protein found on the surface of all nucleated human cells as the light chain component of the dimeric HLA Class I moiety. Increased β2M is seen in multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Increased CSF β2M suggests CNS involvement in the fore mentioned conditions. Increased urinary β2M indicates renal tubular dysfunction.
Reference range: 

<2.4

Synonyms or keywords: 
Beta-2-microglobulin
Units: 
mg/L
Department: 
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Clotted (Gold top vacutainer), EDTA plasma also accepted.
Turnaround time: 
6 working days
Special sample instructions: 

All tests are compromised by prolonged transit times. For this reason, date of bleed and date of postage must be provided with each request.

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Samples may be stored at 4°C prior to analysis
Time limit for extra tests: 
10 days
Contacts:
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department at King's College Hospital
General Enquiry : 020 3299 8752 / 020 3299 1171
King's College Hospital
Bessemer Wing - 1st Floor
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory at King's

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Last updated: 07/03/2017