Test Overview
Test Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Test Usage

Evaluation of trauma, muscular stress or muscular damage, coronary infarct

Reference Range *

Normal Range: < 75 ng/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

2 hours

Soft Order Code
MYO
MiChart Code
Myoglobin
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    STAT Availability

    STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).

    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

    Alternate Specimen
    Red top, green top or Lavender top tube acceptable.
    Normal Volume
    0.5 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    0.25 mL serum
    Billing
    CPT Code
    83874
    Fee Code
    23346
    LOINC
    2639-3
    NY State Approved
    No