Myoglobin

Test Name Myoglobin
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Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic MYOG
Specimen Type

Serum   (Urine unavailable)

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Collection Information  
Test Schedule Myoglobin is unstable and has a poor test methodology. Results based on this methodology can be misleading to the clinician. Therefore, Brant Community Healthcare System will follow the direction of our reference laboratory in Hamilton and no longer offer this test routinely. Special consideration should be made through the Lab Medical director. 
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Lab Process Notes lithium heparin or EDTA plasma acceptable
Storage and Transport  
Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Laboratory

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