Myoglobin
| Label Mnemonic: | MYOGU |
| Epic code: | LAB412 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Random Urine
Specimen
Instructions:
Thoroughly mix entire collection. Immediately after collection, transfer a maximum of 4 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube prefilled with Sodium Carbonate (ARUP)supply #48096). (Min: 0.5 mL)
Collection Medium:
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| Urine (Random)-BD Vacutainer®, no additive yellow top |
Minimum:
Random urine. Refrigerate during collection.
Thoroughly mix entire collection, immediately after collection, transfer a maximum of 4 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube prefilled with Sodium Carbonate (Min: 0.5 mL). Store and send frozen.
Thoroughly mix entire collection, immediately after collection, transfer a maximum of 4 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube prefilled with Sodium Carbonate (Min: 0.5 mL). Store and send frozen.
Testing Schedule:
Sunday-Saturday
Turn Around
Time:
24 hours upon receipt at reference laboratory (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
0-1 mg/L
Interpretive Data:
Patients with urine myoglobin greater than 15 mg/L are at risk of acute renal failure. Usual results are less than 1 mg/L. Results between 1 and 15 mg/L are associated with vigorous exercise, myocardial infarct, mild muscle injury, and other conditions.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the reference laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the reference laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Methodology:
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code:
83874