Myoglobin

Serum Myoglobin
Serum or urine (SST) µg/L

About this test

Haem-containing oxygen-binding protein from muscle. Earliest to rise after myocardial infarction or rhabdomyolysis but not cardiac-specific. Freely filtered in urine.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs < 90 Adult serum; urine positive if haem dipstick positive with no red cells

Clinical Interpretation

High / Increased
Myocardial infarction (early, peak 1–4h), rhabdomyolysis (markedly elevated), myositis, severe exercise, trauma, renal failure.

Related Tests

Specimen
Serum or urine (SST)
Reporting Unit
µg/L

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.