Laboratory Services

Myoglobin

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Myoglobin
Synonym(s)

UOW750

Test ID
MYO
Container Type

 4 mL blood in GOLD SST tube
Also Acceptable:  4 mL blood in ORANGE RST, LIME GREEN PST, RED TOP or GREEN TOP tube


Pediatric:  1 Full LIME GREEN MICROTAINER

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

1 mL serum/plasma

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Centrifuge and aliquot serum or plasma into plastic vial. Refrigerate serum/plasma

Minimum Sample Volume

0.5 mL serum/plasma

Department (code)

Chemistry, Automated Panels

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Testing Schedule

Daily

CPT Code(s)

83874

Reference Range

ng/mL


Female 14-66


Male 17-106


Effective date: 09/19/2006

STAT Orderable (Y/N)

Yes

Performing Lab

UW

LOINC Code(s)