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CREATINE KINASE, MB (MASS)

Test Code
LAB63


CPT Codes
82553

Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Transport Container
Li Heparin (GST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen


Methodology
ECLIA

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:STAT: 1 HR ROUTINE: 4 HRS


Reference Range
Creatine Kinase, MB (Mass)   Female: 0.1-3.8 ng/mL  Male: 0.1-5.0 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
The determination of CK-MB mass in serum is an important element in the diagnosis of myocardial ischemia, e.g. in acute myocardial infarction, myocarditis, etc. CK-MB is detectable in the blood about 3 8 hours after the onset of cardiac symptoms and can remain detectable over a lengthy period of time, depending on the course of the condition.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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