Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
MYOG-S
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH 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
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
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
N/A
CPT Codes
83874
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020224 | Myoglobin Serum | 2639-3 |
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Aliases
- Serum myoglobin
Myoglobin, Serum