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HelpTest Code Myoglob MYOGLOBIN
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
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Adults: |
1.0 mL |
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Healthy individual: |
36.4 ng/mL |
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Confirmed Myocardial injury: |
282.8 ng/mL |
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
40 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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40 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Proteinemic: |
12.5 g/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient: |
<8 Hours |
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Refrigerated: |
7 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer