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83874 Assay of myoglobin

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: myoglobin assay, serum myoglobin

Quantitative measurement of myoglobin in serum or plasma using immunoassay methodology.

Clinical Context

Sensitive marker of muscle injury including myocardial infarction, rhabdomyolysis, and muscular dystrophy. More sensitive but less specific than troponin for cardiac injury.

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Specialties

PathologyCardiologyCritical Care

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