Specimen Requirements
Title
MYOGLOBIN, URINE
Specimen Requirement
Collect random urine. Send 5.0 mL urine (1.0 mL minimum) refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic urine container.
Do not use preservative.
Methodology
Stability
Room Temperature Unacceptable, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 7 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
3 days Performed Sun-Fri
Clinical Use
Patients with greatly elevated urine myoglobin values are at risk of acute renal failure. Mildly elevated results are seen after vigorous exercise, myocardial infarct, mild muscle injury, and other conditions.
Test Code
UMYOW