MYOGLOBIN, SERUM

Test Code

LAB8415 (MISCELLANEOUS)

CPT Codes
83874

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Gold tube (SST)

OR

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells WITHIN 2 HOURS. If testing cannot be completed within 24 hours, freeze plasma.

Transport Container

Transfer/aliquot tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 24 hours
15-30°C up to 8 hours
Frozen samples are stable

Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CIA)

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Batched; Day shift and Night shift

Report Available

Same day tested

Reference Range

M: 17.4-105.7 ng/mL
F: 14.3-65.8 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Myoglobin is released into the bloodstream following injury to skeletal or cardiac muscle. We cannot distinguish origin for elevated myoglobin levels. Due to the lack of specificity, myoglobin is not recommended for diagnosis of myocardial injury (AMI).

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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