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Beta-2-Microglobulin for Occupational Monitoring, Urine
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Test Overview
Automated Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay
Evaluation of renal tubular damage. Monitoring cadmium and mercury exposure.
< or = 300 mcg/L
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Instruct patient to void and discard first morning specimen, then drink at least 0.5 L of water. Within 1 hour of drinking water, collect random urine specimen.
Instruct patient to void and discard first morning specimen, then drink at least 0.5 L of water. Within 1 hour of drinking water, collect random urine specimen. Add 1 M NaOH as a preservative to achieve pH of approximately 6-8. Freeze.