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Myoglobin, Serum
Test CodeMYOSR
Alias/See Also
LAB105
CPT Codes
<p>83874</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 35 days
Methodology
Nephelometry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Report Available
1-2 days
Reference Range
Adult Male | ≤95 mcg/L |
Adult Female | ≤66 mcg/L |
Clinical Significance
Assessment of skeletal muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 17, 2023