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      Determination of beta 2-microglobulin in human urine and serum by latex immunoassay.

      Clinical chemistry
      Agglutination Tests, Autoanalysis, Beta-Globulins, analysis, Humans, Latex, Nephelometry and Turbidimetry, Radioimmunoassay, methods, beta 2-Microglobulin, urine

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          This highly sensitive method for determination of beta 2-microglobulin (beta 2-m) in human urine or serum is based on direct agglutination by beta 2-m of latex particles on which an antibody against beta 2-m is adsorbed. The agglutination is quantified by counting the remaining unagglutinated particles, or by turbidimetry. A novel aspect of this method is the capability to prevent nonspecific agglutination of the antibody-coated particles by diluting them with an albumin solution of well-defined characteristics (pH, freshness, concentration) just before the assay. The assayable concentration range is 1--32 micrograms/L, the detection limit 0.5 micrograms/L. Within-assay CV, based on 10 determinations of beta 2-m in urine and serum at two different dilutions, ranged from 4.6 to 8.7%. Between-assay CV, calculated from 10 determinations of beta 2-m in urine and serum, was 10 and 8.4%, respectively. Analytical recovery of beta 2-m in urine averaged 97% and in serum 104% (n = 10). No component of urine or serum interfered. Coefficients of correlation for beta 2-m in urine or serum as measured by radioimmunoassay and latex immunoassay were 0.97 and 0.93, respectively. Concentrations of beta 2-m in serum and urine from 33 healthy men (ages 20 to 67 years) averaged 1.5 mg/l and 54 micrograms/g of creatine, respectively.

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          10.1093/clinchem/27.6.832

          Chemistry
          Agglutination Tests,Autoanalysis,Beta-Globulins,analysis,Humans,Latex,Nephelometry and Turbidimetry,Radioimmunoassay,methods,beta 2-Microglobulin,urine

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