Reference range
Conventionalng/mL
2572
SIµg/L
2572
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 25–72 ng/mL |
| SI range | 25–72 µg/L |
| Conversion factor | ×1 (conventional → SI) |
| Panel | Cardiac Markers |
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Cardiac Markers
Myoglobin
Normal range 25–72 ng/mL (25–72 µg/L SI). Specimen: Serum.
Also known as: serum myoglobin.
25–72 ng/mLReference range
What is the normal range for Myoglobin?
The standard teaching reference range for Myoglobin is 25–72 ng/mL in conventional units, or 25–72 µg/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.
Above the range
Common causes of a high Myoglobin
- Early MI (rises within 1–2 h)
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Muscle trauma
At the bedside
Nursing considerations
- An early but non-specific marker; a negative myoglobin helps rule out early MI.
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