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.
Yellow Top Tube
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