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Beta-2 Microglobulin (B2M)

Beta-2 microglobulin is a small cell-surface protein present on nucleated cells, naturally cleared through glomerular kidney filtration.

Common laboratory aliases and abbreviations:Bêta-2 microglobulineBeta-2 microglobulineB2MBeta-2 microglobulinBeta-2 microglobulinaB2M sérica

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mg/L
1.7mg/L
1
2.4
‹ LowRange: 1 – 2.4 mg/LHigh ›

Physiological Reference Ranges

The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.

Adults (general)

1 – 2.4 mg/L

Adult females

1 – 2.4 mg/L

Adult males

1 – 2.4 mg/L

Common alternative units:
µg/mL(×1 mg/L)

What does a low result mean?

A low value confirms prompt kidney clearance and calm cellular turnover.

What does a high result mean?

A modest increase is very common with advancing age, slightly slower kidney clearance, or recent immune activation.

Questions ready for your doctor

Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:

  • Does this align consistently with my creatinine and kidney filtration rate?
  • Could recent immune activation account for this variation?
  • Is routine follow-up on my next checkup adequate?

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