MYOU
Myoglobin, Urine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3261
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plastic urine container
Specimen Type:
Random urine collection (no preservative)
Preferred Volume:
10 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
Collect the specimen in the early morning or immediately following exercise.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 3 days
Room temperature - unstable
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed, that contain acid preservative, or are plasma will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
83874 - Myoglobin Urine (EAP 30020573)
Method:
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)