Beta-2-microglobulin - urine
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Patient should empty bladder then drink a large glass of water. Collect urine one hour later and deliver promptly to the laboratory. |
| Method | Immunoassay. |
| Reference Interval | <0.2 mg/L. <30 mg/mol creatinine. |
| Application | Ancillary test, of limited clinical utility, in the investigation of renal tubulo-interstitial disorders. |
| Interpretation | Elevated levels may help to define the degree of tubular dysfunction. |
| Reference | Tomlinson PA. Pediatr Nephrol 1992; 6(6): 565-571. |