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HelpTest Code MYOGU / 003079-LC MYOGLOBIN, QUANTITATIVE, URINE
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | MYOGU |
| EPIC | LAB10108 |
| LabCorp | 003079 |
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Useful For
Confirming the presence of a myopathy associated with a number of disorders and may suggest myopathic cause for acute renal failure
Method Name
Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA)
Reference Values
0 – 13 ng/mL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1-3 Days
Specimen Type
Urine
Preferred Container
Urine Cup – No preservative
Preferred Volume
Urine: 10 mL (Urine Cup)
Minimum Volume
Urine: 1 mL (Urine Cup)
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Collect specimen in early morning or immediately following exercise.
2. Send specimen refrigerated in a plastic urine container.
3. Freeze specimen if pick up will be greater than 3 days.
4. No preservative
5. Acidified urine is not acceptable.
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Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Urine
Frozen: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Note: Unstable if left at room temperature. Stable x2 freeze/thaw cycles.
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 83874 | Myoglobin, Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
LOINC Code Information
2641-9