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CK

Test Code
CK


Alias/See Also
Creatine Kinase, CPK
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top Tube -Plasma


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold Top Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
30-200 Units/L (males)
29-168 Units/L (females)


Clinical Significance
Test for myocardial infarction and skeletal muscle damage. Elevated results may be due to: myocarditis, myocardial infarction (heart attack), muscular dystrophy, muscle trauma or excessive exercise.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Joseph Manzone JP 857-364-5092
Alternate contact Diane Robert  Brockton 774-826-2294
Alternate contact Bhumikaben Patel Bedford 781-687-2976


Last Updated: February 12, 2025


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.