Test Details
Mnemonic
MYO
Ordering Code
1000270
CPT-4 Code(s)
83874
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL serum in a sterile, screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Green lithium heparin, lavender EDTA
Serum: Red top
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range
Male: ≤ 72 ng/mL
Female: ≤ 58 ng/mL
Female: ≤ 58 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes