genitourinary disorders
Rhabdomyolysis
Diagnosis of Rhabdomyolysis
Serum levels of creatine kinase (CK)>5 times the upper limit of normal Rhabdomyolysis is suspected based on history, clinical signs, and symptoms. Confirmation is by laboratory testing of elevated CK. Although a cutoff threshold has not been established, a CK level of>5 times the upper limit of normal is typically required for diagnosis. Other corroborating laboratory testing includes the presence of myoglobin in urine, particularly if microscopic urine examination shows no red blood cells. Myoglobinuria is detected when urinary myoglobin exceeds 250 mcg/mL. Other laboratory features include rapidly rising serum creatinine, Hyperkalemia , hyperuricemia, 