Myoglobin, Serum

Test Code: TD_4249

CPT Code(s): 83874

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Myoglobin

Methodology

Roche Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolyisis
Lipemia
Icterus

Reference Range(s)

MALE: 28-72 NG/ML
FEMALE: 25-58 NG/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

8 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy
with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours
following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

N/A