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Clinical System Name
Myoglobin, Blood
Synonyms
Myoglobin, Blood
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s):Dark Green/Sodium Heparin or red or Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 2 mL
Minimum Vol: 2 Lt. Green/Li Heparin Microtainers
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot:Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: CPA freezer
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot and Freeze serum. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or plasma | Room temp | N |
| Refrigerated | N | |
| Frozen | Y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | 1 -4 d |
Performing Laboratory
Harborview Medical Center
Department
Department:
Harborview Medical Center
Room GWH47; 325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (206) 744-3451
CPT Codes
83874
Methodology
Method: Chemiluminescent Assay
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL plasma or serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Male ng/mL | Female ng/mL | |
| 17 - 106 | 14 - 66 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Myoglobin |
| Reference Test Number: | MYO |
| Instructions: | Send out Mon - Fri with the UW/HMC courier. Keep a copy of the Batch Sheet for our records. |