Urine Myoglobin (MYOGLOB UR)
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| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Urine; random 10 mL in a plastic urine container with no preservative. Random fresh, well mixed urine collected in the early morning or immediately following exercise is the specimen of choice.
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| Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Collection: | Transport urine to the laboratory as soon as possible. Urine should be refrigerated at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Obvious contamination; gross hemolysis; plasma specimen; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | 0-13 ng/mL |
| Methodology: | Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA |
| Test Use: | Differentiation of myoglobin from hemoglobin in urine specimens. |
| Additional Information: | Myoglobin is a protein from striated muscle. Myoglobinuria occurs with destruction of muscle in crush injuries, strenuous exercise, electric shock, MI, sea snake or fish poisoning. |
| Testing Includes: | Urine myoglobin. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorporation of America |