Urine for Myoglobinuria

Detects myoglobin in urine, typically following muscle injury or heart damage. Elevated levels can indicate rhabdomyolysis or myocardial infarction. Useful for identifying muscle breakdown and monitoring the severity of tissue damage.

Also known asMyoglobinUrine MyoglobinUrine

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

4 Working Days

Test details

Urine for Myoglobinuria Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Urine for Myoglobinuria includes 1 parameter

  • Urine For Myoglobin
Frequently Asked Questions

No fasting or special preparation is required.

This test detects the presence of myoglobin in a spot urine sample using enzyme immunoassay (EDIA) techniques.

It is used to diagnose rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscle tissue breaks down and releases myoglobin into the bloodstream and urine.

A urine sample is collected and analyzed for myoglobin levels using an immunoassay.

Elevated levels suggest muscle injury or breakdown, which could be due to trauma, strenuous exercise, or certain medications.

Test code

9273

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
UrineBlue Plastic Urine collecter10 ML

Specimen stability information

Urine

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 18:30

Turn around time

4 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

Urine for Myoglobinuria

1800