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Creatine Kinase (CK), Plasma or Serum
Test CodeCK - NOCO
Alias/See Also
CPK
CPT Codes
82550
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Plasma Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from SST or Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 7 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mild hemolysis
Methodology
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Males
0-4 days: ≤1577 IU/L
4-30 days: ≤182 IU/L
1 month – 1 year: ≤135 IU/L
1-7 years: ≤159 IU/L
7-10 years: ≤176 IU/L
10-13 years: ≤216 IU/L
13-19 years: ≤244
19-150 years: 52 – 355 IU/L
Females
0-4 days: ≤1577 IU/L
4-30 days: ≤133 IU/L
1 month – 19 years: ≤142 IU/L
19-150 years: 29 – 188 IU/L
0-4 days: ≤1577 IU/L
4-30 days: ≤182 IU/L
1 month – 1 year: ≤135 IU/L
1-7 years: ≤159 IU/L
7-10 years: ≤176 IU/L
10-13 years: ≤216 IU/L
13-19 years: ≤244
19-150 years: 52 – 355 IU/L
Females
0-4 days: ≤1577 IU/L
4-30 days: ≤133 IU/L
1 month – 19 years: ≤142 IU/L
19-150 years: 29 – 188 IU/L
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
