| Ordering Code | 4585 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Myoglobin |
| Preferred Specimen | Plasma |
| Preferred Container | Lithium Heparin PST (Green) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Serum in SST (Gold), Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Centrifuge to separate, aliquot and transport refrigerated |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated Send aliquots frozen if transport time is >7 days |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 3 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Ambient specimen >2 hours |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Hour |
| Methodology | Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of December 9, 2022.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myoglobin | ALL | < 80 | < 80 | ng/mL |