Myoglobin

Supply #T35 Light Green LiHep BD Vacutainer tube 4.5mL

Test Code: 58723

CPT Code(s): 83874

Methodology: Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Clinical Significance: Myoglobin is a sensitive indicator of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but is not specific for cardiac muscle

Alternative Name(s): Myo, MYB

Collection Guide

Supply: #T35 Light Green LiHep BD Vacutainer tube 4.5mL

Preferred Specimen: Plasma

Preferred Volume: 2mL

Transport Container: Lithium Heparin Vacutainer

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability: Refrigerated: 1 Day

Rejection Criteria: Hemolysis

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Additional names
Myo
MYB
CPT Code(s)
83874
Test Code
58723