Test Overview
Test Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Test Usage
Evaluation of trauma, muscular stress or muscular damage, coronary infarct
Reference Range *
Normal Range: < 75 ng/mL
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
2 hours
Soft Order Code
MYO
MiChart Code
Myoglobin
Synonyms
- MYOGLOBIN
- MYO
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