ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020224: Myoglobin, Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: MYOG-S | |
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Methodology: Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL plain red or SST. Also acceptable: green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifuging. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
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Male: 28-72 ng/mL Female: 25-58 ng/mL |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83874 |