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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UMYGB

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

50 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Urine myoglobin testing is unavailable.

Serum Creatine Kinase (CK) is preferred over urine myoglobin for the diagnosis, assessment, and monitoring of rhabdomyolysis.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Use Esky from SDMH or CGMC to Alfred

Assay Frequency:

No Longer Available

Billing Information:

Non-CMBS test