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Test Code MYO Myoglobin

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB105
NBS code LBC04686
Service code 31974

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following:

Preferred:
Yellow Top

Processing Requirements

Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen type: Serum

Volume: 0.5mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Serum
Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerate 72 hours
Frozen 30 days

Specimen Condition

Gross Haemolysis Alert/Reject
Icterus OK
Gross Lipaemia Alert/Reject
Others Not applicable

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Reference Interval

Male ≤ 155 ug/L
Female ≤ 106ug/L

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Early marker of acute mycardial infarction but not cardiac specific.

Update

Last updated 26/07/2026

LOINC Code Information

83106-5