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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Myoglobin, SUseful For
Assessing muscle damage from any cause
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
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Males: 0 to 72 mcg/L
Females: 0 to 58 mcg/L
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.Method Name
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
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 |