Myoglobin, Urine near me in Chennai

Myoglobin, Urine test is used to measure the amount of myoglobin in the urine. It is a protein found in the heart and skeletal muscles, However any damage to the muscles results in its release into blood stream and it is excreted out of the body by kidneys. Excess of myglobin in the blood can lead to kidney damage as well. This test is used for the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy, rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure and myositis. It is also recommended along with other cardiac markers for the confirmation of myocardial infraction.