| Test Name: | Urine Myoglobin Screen |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB412 |
| CPT Code: | 83874 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Urine, 5.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Sterile container |
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | | |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour |
| | Routine: 4 hours |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately at room temperature. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab immediately, store and transport specimen at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 4 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | Negative | | |
| Additional Information: | A complete routine urinalysis is recommended at the time of collection. False negatives include urines with elevated specific gravities, high protein levels, urines containing levels of ascorbic acid (10 mg/dL or greater), or due to the presence of formalin as a urine preservative. |