Test Code MYOGLOBIN Myoglobin
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: GRN/SST
Preferred: Plasma
Acceptable: Serum
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
SPECIMEN PROCESSING and HANDLING
Serum or plasma should be physically separated from cells as soon as possible; a maximum limit of two hours from the time of collection is recommended.
TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
Samples should be stored at 4 °C and analyzed within 7 days. For longer storage, samples may be frozen at -20 °C for up to 28 days.
PERFORMING LAB
WKMC, WKB, WKP, WKS