0020224
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Myoglobin, Serum

MYOG-S
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Not a standalone test. Troponin testing is recommended for diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome; refer to Troponin T (cTnT) 5th Generation (3001831).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plain red or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (lithium heparin), lavender (K3EDTA or K2EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Effective February 22, 2022
Male: less than or equal to 72 ng/mL
Female: less than or equal to 58 ng/mL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

83874

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020224 Myoglobin Serum 2639-3
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Aliases

  • Serum myoglobin
Myoglobin, Serum