Myoglobin, Serum
Code: 63280
Keywords/Mnemonics: MYO, 20224 ARUP
Updated: 08/02/2016
| Specimen Required: | Collect plain red or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), or lavender (EDTA).
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours
of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to transport tube. Transport refrigerated. |
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| Days Performed: | Daily |
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| Days Reported: | Within 24 hours |
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| Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed specimens. |
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| Methodology: | Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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| CPT Code(s): | 83874 |
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