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Myoglobin, Serum

Test Code
MYOSR


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


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.