MYOGLOBIN URINE QUALITATIVE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: UMYOG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 919
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 10-15 ml random
Temperature: Refrigerate or Frozen
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Plastic urine cup or urine vacutainer collection kit. Sample must be fresh.
Add 10% sodium bicarbonate to obtain pH >=8.0 immediately after collection.

Specimen Acceptability

Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days

Methods

Solubility

Clinical Utilities

Screening test for myoglobin in emergency conditions. Results are qualitative.

CPT Codes

81005

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative
*Results for this assay are optimal on fresh samples only.