MYOU
Myoglobin, Urine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3261
Synonyms:
MYGLU
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Urine Myoglobin Transport Tube
Specimen Type:
Random urine collection (no preservative)
Preferred Volume:
4 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Collect a preservative-free, random urine specimen.
2. If specimen is at ambient temperature, aliquot the urine to a urine myoglobin transport tube within 1 hour of collection. Refrigerate specimen.
3. If specimen is at refrigerate temperature, aliquot the urine to a urine myoglobin transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Additional Information: Urinary myoglobin is highly unstable unless alkalinized with sodium carbonate preservative.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Other tubes than Urine Myoglobin Transport Tube
CPT Codes:
83874 - Myoglobin Urine (EAP 30020573)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Method:
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)