beta-2 microglobulin in CSF

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Reference interval

Increases

Specimen

  • centrifuge before analysis
  • analyze fresh or store at 4 degrees C for < 72 hours
  • stable frozen at -20 degrees C for 6 months, or indefinitely at -70 degrees C
  • specimens should NOT contain blood

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd edition, NW Tietz ed, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1995
  2. Beta-2-Microglobulin, CSF Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0080054.jsp
  3. 3.0 3.1 Smith LK, He Y, Park JS et al beta2-microglobulin is a systemic pro-aging factor that impairs cognitive function and neurogenesis. Nat Med. 2015 Jul 6. doi:http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1038/nm.3898. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26147761