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 within 48-72 hours by secure email. List of collections site can be found using our Lab Locator Tool. If you have any questions please call our offices at 1-844-455-6355 or chat online with a member of our Care Team.