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Myoglobin, Serum

Test Code
660


CPT Codes
83874

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


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



Clinical Significance
Assessment of skeletal muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).




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