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BETA-2-MICROGLOBULIN/CREATININE PROFILE, URINE

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Specimen Required

​20 mL urine in sterile container

1. Void first morning urine and discard.
2. Drink one glass of water.
3. Collect urine 1h later. Send 20 mL immediately to lab

Method

Calculated from measured parameters:
Beta-2-microglobulin (urine) and Creatinine (urine)

Reference Interval / Value

​26 - 260 µg/g creatinine

Turnaround Time

​Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs

Day(s) Test Set up

​Monday – Saturday

Change History Notes

  • 31 Mar 2020 12:50 PM

    ​Method and Remarks are updated on 31 Mar 2020.

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Last Updated - 16 Jun 2025