Test Code URN03 Myoglobin Urine
Synonym
- MYO
- Urine myoglobin screen
Profile Information
Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
---|---|---|
Myoglobin Urine | No | Yes |
Blood Urine | No | No |
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Urine Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Urine Container
Specimen Volume: 8 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient:
Non-preservative tubes: 2 hours
Preservative tubes: 72 hours
NOTE: Preservative specimens are accepted but are not recommended.
Refrigerated: 8 hours
Rejected Due To
- Unlabeled specimens
- Ambient specimens >2 hours old
- Specimens with fecal or vaginal contamination
- Use of boric acid urine preservative
- Specimens in collection cups
Testing Algorithm
If UBLD is Trace, Small, Moderate or Large, Reflex to Sendout will be resulted. If Reflex to Sendout is resulted, then LAB412 will be performed at an additional charge.
Reflex Tests
Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
---|---|---|
Myoglobin, Urine (LAB412) | Yes | No |
Interpretation
Negative
Method Description
The peroxidase-like activity of hemoglobin catalyzes the reaction of diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide and 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine to produce a color from orange to green.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab Spielman
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Reporting Name
Myoglobin Urine
CPT Code Information
81003
LOINC Code Information
20409-9