CREATINE KINASE

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
CK


Alias/See Also
CK, CPK


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Other Acceptable Specimens
SERUM- GOLD TOP SST TUBE


Instructions
Draw 1 Lt Green tube, lithium heparin tube-plasma, spin and separate plasma.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
30-200 UNITS/L


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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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.