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Myoglobin blood test
The myoglobin blood test measures the level of the protein myoglobin in the blood.
Myoglobin can also be measured with a urine test.
Normal Results
The normal range is 25 to 72 ng/mL (1.28 to 3.67 nmol/L).
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or may test different samples. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.
What Abnormal Results Mean
An increased level of myoglobin 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 myositis (inflammation)
- Skeletal muscle ischemia (oxygen deficiency)
- Skeletal muscle trauma
- Alternative Names
Serum myoglobin; Heart attack - myoglobin blood test; Myositis - myoglobin blood test; Rhabdomyolysis - myoglobin blood test
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