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HelpTest Code MYGLS Myoglobin, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Useful For
Assessing muscle damage from any cause
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysReporting Name
Myoglobin, SReference Values
Males: 0 to 72 mcg/L
Females: 0 to 58 mcg/L
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83874