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HelpTest Code LAB2385 Myoglobin, Serum
Additional Codes
MYGLS
Reporting Name
Myoglobin, SUseful For
Assessing muscle damage from any cause
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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.
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 |
Reference Values
Males: 0 to 72 mcg/L
Females: 0 to 58 mcg/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
83874
Report Available
1 to 2 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)