Myoglobin urine

Keywords: U Myo, MYO

Specimen:

Random urine specimen collected without preservative.

Method:

Immunoassay. Screening method.

Reference Interval:

Not detected.

Application:

Suspected rhabdomyolysis.

Differentiation of myoglobinuria from haemo­globinuria in patients with coloured urine giving a positive reaction to haem.

Interpretation:

Increased levels are found in any condition causing significant muscle cell damage.

The test is not useful in the assessment of patients with myocardial ischaemia.

SNOMED-CT ID:
32375007
LOINC:2640-1; 2641-9
Reference:

David WS. Myoglobinuria. Neurol Clin 2000; 18: 215-43.

Bosch X et al. Rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury. N Engl J Med 2009; 361: 62-72

Resource:

Pathology Tests Explained - Myoglobin

Medicare:

MBS Rebatable see Medical Benefits Scheme Category 6 Pathology Services

Last Reviewed:02 Jan 2024

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