Test Code MYOGLB Myoglobin LAB105
Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint Finley Hospital
Test Method
Two-Site Immunoenzymatic (“Sandwich”) Assay; Roche cobas Pro
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 50 minutes after the specimen
arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
500 uL of heparin plasma.
Heparin plasma (green-top tube) are also acceptable.Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable.
Specimen storage and stability:
- Specimens should be separated from the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens may be at room temperature for up to 8 hours. After 8 hours specimens may be stored at
2-8°C for up to 24 hours. - If specimens are to be stored longer than 24 hours they must be stored frozen at -20°C or lower.
Useful For
Assessing muscle damage from any cause
Reference Values
Female: 25-58 ng/mL
Male: 28-72 ng/mL
CPT Code Information
83874 Chemistry: Myoglobin