Myoglobin

Myoglobin

What's

Myoglobin

Myoglobin is a protein mainly found in the muscles of the heart and body, where it serves as a storage and transport system for oxygen. When your muscles are working hard during physical activity, myoglobin provides the extra oxygen needed to keep your muscles moving. It acts as a backup oxygen source, supporting your muscles when they require additional assistance. This protein is crucial for maintaining muscle health and ensuring they perform efficiently during exercise.

If Your Levels Are High

High myoglobin levels might mean that your muscles have experienced a lot of stress or damage, which could be due to intense exercise, muscle injuries, or even certain medications that affect muscle tissue. It's also possible that you have a muscle-related condition, like a metabolic muscle disorder, or that you're dehydrated, which can make myoglobin more concentrated in your blood. Keep in mind that these are just some potential reasons for elevated myoglobin levels, and there could be other factors at play.

Symptoms of High Levels

Symptoms of high levels of Myoglobin could include muscle weakness or pain, fatigue, and dark-colored urine.

If Your Levels are Low

Low myoglobin levels might mean that your muscles aren't getting enough oxygen, which could be due to various reasons like not exercising enough, not getting certain nutrients in your diet, or taking certain medications. Some health conditions that affect muscle health could also be a factor. Keep in mind that myoglobin levels can change depending on things like how hydrated you are and your overall health.

Symptoms of Low Levels

Symptoms of low levels of Myoglobin might include muscle weakness, fatigue, and difficulty in performing physical activities that were previously easy.

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Test for

Myoglobin by Access Med Labs

Serum

This is a single-marker test measuring myoglobin. It is used to assess skeletal muscle breakdown.

Myoglobin by Access Labcorp Draw

Serum

This is a single-marker test measuring myoglobin. It is useful for the assessment of skeletal muscle breakdown.

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