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Test Code MYO MYOGLOBIN

Important Note

24 hours before this blood test: Do not take any supplements containing biotin or Vitamin B7 which are commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements, and multi-vitamins.

Sufficient Biotin concentrations in serum can lead to falsely decreased results.

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Useful in helping rule out myocardial infarction (MI), or assessing muscle damage from any cause (such as skeletal muscle trauma, rhabdomyolysis, burns, electrical injury, surgery, and exercise).

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Alternate:

Serum

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Serum

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum-Grossly hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw.

Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Males: <121 ng/mL

Females: <62 ng/mL

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83874

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate