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Test Code MYGLS Myoglobin, Serum

Reporting Name

Myoglobin, S

Useful For

Assessing muscle damage from any cause

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

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

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MYGLS Myoglobin, S 2639-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
MYGLS Myoglobin, S 2639-3

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Report Available

1 to 2 days