is_about protein liver disorder kidney disorder hematologic disorder plasma cell myeloma beta-2-microglobulin protein measurement beta-2 microglobulin measurement true http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/9234 uniprot:P61769 A quantification of the MHC component beta-2 microglobulin, typically in a blood sample. Used as progostic indicator in multiple myeloma, and diseases associated with increased cell turnover. Levels are also elevated in several benign conditions such as chronic inflammation, liver disease, renal dysfunction, some acute viral infections, and a number of malignancies, especially hematologic malignancies associated with the B-lymphocyte lineage. NCIt:C81980 beta-2-microglobulin measurement PMID:28240269 Dani Welter