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HelpTest Code MYO MYOGLOBIN
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Useful in helping rule out myocardial infarction (MI), or assessing muscle damage from any cause (such as skeletal muscle trauma, rhabdomyolysis, burns, electrical injury, surgery, and exercise).
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Serum
Serum Gel Tube
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of
serum-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not
acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Serum
Plain, Red-Top Tube
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of
serum-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not
acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Males: <121 ng/mL
Females: <62 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83874
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate