Myoglobin
Main ContentTest Code: 58723
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
Supply: T35 Lithium Heparin Vacutainer
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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CLIA