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Myoglobin, Urine

Test Code
LAB412


CPT Codes
83874

Preferred Specimen
Leak-proof Urine container, Myoglobin transport tube


Instructions
Add exactly 4 mL random urine to a Myoglobin Transport tube, within 1 hour of collection. Freeze and ship frozen. (Transport tube# 177447 available through Client Supply). Exactly 4 mL of urine in the Myoglobin Transport tube is required to achieve the required pH of >8.0; more than 4 mL of urine will lower the pH outside acceptable range. Note: Myoglobin in urine is very unstable unless the pH is between 8.0 and 9.0


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 72 hours


Methodology
Nephelometry



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.