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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