Myoglobin, Serum

Test Code
MYOG


Quest Code
660


CPT Codes
83874

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum from SST


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 35 days


Methodology
Nephelometry

Setup Schedule
Mon-sat


Report Available
2-4 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-Chantilly VA
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228




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