Myoglobin - urine
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Random urine specimen collected without preservative. |
| Method | Immunoassay. |
| 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. |
| Reference | David WS. Neurol Clin 2000; 18(1): 215-243. |