Myoglobin

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2639
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 660
Clinical Significance

Assessment of skeletal muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Overview

Specimens stable 4 hours unspun

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL Serum*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 Days
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 35 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Adult Male: </= 95 mcg/L

Adult Female: </= 66 mcg/L


Methodology:
  • Nephelometry
Clinical Significance

Assessment of skeletal muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

83874