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Beta 2-microglobulin
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Beta 2-microglobulin
Protein produced by B-cells; high concentrations in the blood are indicative of multiple myeloma.
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1) Clinical investigations routinely requested if one suspects the diagnosis of MM are the following: * full blood count * renal function * calcium level * immunoglobulin levels and serum protein electrophoresis * beta-2 microglobulin * bone marrow aspiration and biopsy * skeletal survey * MRI (to detect very small lytic bony lesions) may sometimes be needed.
The following RUO (Research Use Only) immunoassay kits for quantitative determination of cancer antigens are available immediately: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP); carcinoembroyonic antigen (CEA); CA125; CA15-3; CA 19-9; PSA; free PSA (f-PSA); free beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (free beta-hCG) and beta-2 Microglobulin (B2MG).
 
 
 
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