Myoglobin, Serum

Test Code

MYO

Quest Code

660

CPT Codes
83874

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

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

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

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