The Beta-2 microglobulin looks at a marker used in myeloma and lymphoma. It is done for: staging and monitoring blood cancers.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Staging and monitoring blood cancers.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Disease activity or kidney impairment. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
A marker used in myeloma and lymphoma.
Blood
Disease activity or kidney impairment.
Normal.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Beta-2 microglobulin measure?
A marker used in myeloma and lymphoma.
Why is the Beta-2 microglobulin done?
Staging and monitoring blood cancers.
Do I need to fast for the Beta-2 microglobulin?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Beta-2 microglobulin mean?
Disease activity or kidney impairment.
What does a low or negative Beta-2 microglobulin mean?
Normal.
What is the normal range for the Beta-2 microglobulin?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Beta-2 microglobulin done?
Staging and monitoring blood cancers.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Beta-2 microglobulin?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Disease activity or kidney impairment. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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