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Test Code LAB412 Urine Myoglobin, Quant

Important Note

All Urine Myoglobin orders from the ED should be interpreted as STAT.

CPA: If sample is STAT or from the ED, send sample DIRECT via Delivery Express to HMC GWH-47.

Additional Codes

MYOGLB U

Clinical System Name

Urine Myoglobin, Quant

Synonyms

Hemoglobin, Urine

Myoglobin, Urine
Urine Myoglobin, Quant

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Urine

Container(s): Sterile Leak-Proof Container

Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 5.0 mL

 

Note: Fresh random urine. Urine Myoglobin is very unstable. To preserve urine, aliquot into Falcon tube with 200 mg of sodium bicarbonate. If sodium bicarbonate is not available, specimens must be frozen immediately at -20 C.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -20 C

Storage Location: Immediately freeze 10.0 mL urine in a Falcon tube affixed with a large Epic label in the CPA -20 freezer Send Outs rack. All Urine Myoglobin orders from the ED should be interpreted as STAT. If sample is STAT or from the ED, send sample DIRECT via Delivery Express to HMC GWH-47.

 

Off-site Collection: Send sample DIRECT via Delivery Express to Main Lab.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Room Temp  N
  Refrigerated  N
  Frozen  Y

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y Daily 3 - 5 d

 

Performing Laboratory

Harborview Medical Center

Chemistry

325 9th Ave, GWH-47

Ground West Hospital (GWH), Room 47
Seattle, WA 98104

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

 

CPT Codes

83874

Methodology

Method: Chemiluminescent

Analytical Volume: 5.0 mL Urine

Limitations:

Reference Range

Units: mcg/L

Female Male
Age Range Age Range
0- 0-52 0- 0-52

 

Note: Values >15,000 mcg/L are at risk of acute renal failure. Results between 1000 - 15,000 mcg/L are associated with vigorous exercise, myocardial infarction, muscle injury and other conditions.

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Myoglobin, Urine
Reference Lab Test Code: UMYO
Instructions: Routine Samples: Send Monday through Friday with the UW courier. All Urine Myoglobin orders from the ED should be interpreted as STAT. If sample is STAT or from the ED, send sample DIRECT via Delivery Express to HMC GWH-47.