Myoglobin

Test Code
MYO


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium or sodium heparin)


Instructions
"Separate from cells ASAP with a max limit of 2 hour after collection time.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Refrigerated


Methodology
Homogenous Sandwich Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reference Range
"M Up to 999 Years 16 - 116 ng/mL
F Up to 999 Years 13 - 71 ng/mL"




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.