Beta-2 Microglobulin, Urine

Also known as: B2M; B2M; β2-Microglobulin; Thymotaxin Formal name: Beta2 Microglobulin, Serum, Urine, or CSF Related tests: Albumin, Tumor Markers, CSF Analysis Why Get Tested? To help evaluate the severity and prognosis of multiple myeloma, leukemia, or lymphoma; to distinguish between kidney disorders and to detect kidney damage When to Get Tested? When you have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma or certain other cancers; sometimes to monitor treatment; when you have signs associated with kidney dysfunction Sample Required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a 24-hour urine sample; rarely a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample Test Preparation Needed? None After placing an order, you will receive a doctor approved lab order by email usually within 20-30 minutes. The emailed Lab Requisition will allow you to go to a local patient collection site to get tested. You will not have to pay any additional lab, collection or doctor's fees.  Most test will normally report