Myoglobin, Urine

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Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: Myoglobin, Urine
Price: 1060 INR
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You need to provide

Urine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

The urine sample must preferably be the first morning midstream urine (part of urine that comes after the first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile screw-capped container provided by our sample collection professional. Ensure that the urethral area (from where the urine is passed) is clean & container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed. You should submit all the required samples for this package at once during the scheduled sample collection.

Understanding Myoglobin, Urine

What is Myoglobin, Urine?

Myoglobin, Urine test is used to measure the amount of myoglobin in the urine. It is a protein found in the heart and skeletal muscles that stores oxygen. However, any damage to the muscles results in its release into the bloodstream and it is excreted out of the body by the kidneys. Excess of myoglobin in the blood is toxic for kidneys and hence can lead to kidney damage as well. This test is used for the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy, rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, and myositis. It is also recommended along with other cardiac markers for the confirmation of myocardial infarction.

What is Myoglobin, Urine used for?

The Myoglobin, Urine test is done :

To find out if any muscle damage has occurred in the body as seen in conditions like severe muscle trauma, heart attack, crush injury, heatstroke, hypothermia, malignant hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, muscular dystrophy, and myositis.

Interpreting Myoglobin, Urine results

Interpretations

A normal result signifies no myoglobin in the urine that is actually a negative result. In case myoglobin is detected in the urine, its concentration must be calculated. The reference levels varies from lab to lab.