Beta-2-Microglobulin
Fasting Required: No
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.
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.