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Lab Test Dictionary

Myoglobin, Urine (661)

Methodology

Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry


Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia


Epic ID

LAB01023

Lab Test Days

Monday-Saturday

Standard TAT

3-5 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

4 mL Urine

Container Type

See Below

Collection Instructions

Collect urine in a sterile container and transfer urine to the Myoglobin Transport Tube (170764) within one hour of collection. Freeze immediately.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: 7 Days

Rejection Criteria

Received in a non-Myoglobin Transport Tube; Specimen received past stability; pH<8.0; Received room temp

Test Volume Required

4 mL Urine

Minimum Test Volume

4 mL Urine

Processing Instructions

Transfer and submit urine in the Myoglobin Transport Tube (170764) within one hour of collection. Freeze immediately.


CPT Codes

83874


Revised

09-25-14

Initials

SL