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Myoglobin urine test
The myoglobin urine test is done to detect the presence of myoglobin in urine.
Myoglobin can also be measured with a blood test.
Normal Results
A normal urine sample does not have myoglobin. A normal result is sometimes reported as negative.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Abnormal results may be due to:
- Heart attack
- Malignant hyperthermia (very rare)
- Disorder that causes muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue (muscular dystrophy)
- Breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into the blood (rhabdomyolysis)
- Skeletal muscle inflammation (myositis)
- Skeletal muscle ischemia (oxygen deficiency)
- Skeletal muscle trauma
Alternative Names
Urine myoglobin, Heart attack - myoglobin urine test, Myositis - myoglobin urine test, Rhabdomyolysis - myoglobin urine test
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