0020224
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Myoglobin, Serum

MYOG-S
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Not a standalone test. Troponin I (0090613) and Troponin T (cTnT) 5th Generation (3001831) are the recommended tests for diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome.

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

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
02/22/2022
X
X
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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