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9197. β2-microglobulin
Description
β2-Microglobulin is a universal marker used to assess kidney function, the activity of autoimmune diseases, and monitor the treatment of hematologic malignancies. It is also used after kidney transplantation.
When and who needs the test?
In oncology:
- patients with multiple myeloma, B-lymphomas, and CLL;
- to assess response to therapy, prognosis, and staging.
In nephrology:
- patients after kidney transplantation;
- if drug nephrotoxicity is suspected;
- in systemic diseases with kidney damage.
Other cases:
- HIV infection – as a marker of kidney progression;
- systemic autoimmune diseases – to monitor kidney activity and function.
Recommended in combination with tumor markers (LDH, CEA, β-hCG), clinical and biochemical blood tests.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...