Myoglobin, Urine Test
- Category
- Muscle
- Sample
- Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 5 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 25+ years
What Is This Test?
Measures myoglobin in a urine sample. Myoglobin is a muscle protein released when muscle is damaged.
Why this test is performed?
Detects rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown), which can damage the kidneys. A urine test shows how much is being passed by the kidneys.
Who should take this test?
Muscle pain, weakness or cramps, or people on statins with muscle symptoms.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed. Give a first-morning, mid-stream urine sample in a sterile container.
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Frequently asked questions
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container.
Usually within 3–4 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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