CKMB

Message

Immediate Specimen Processing: Ambulatory Collections: Do not send original SST collection tube due to the short stability of the specimen on gel. Aliquot serum/plasma into a plastic screw-cap transport vial. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 3 days

Test Code

LAB2225 CKMB

Alias/See Also

CKMB

CPT Codes
82553

Includes

If serial CKMB levels are being evaluated, the same collection tube-type should be used.

Instructions

Processing Instructions: Centrifuge and separate cells after clot formation and within 4 hours of collection. Remove serum if testing will be delayed more than 8 hours. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.1 mL Serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 8 hoursRefrigerated (ON GEL): 8 hoursRefrigerated (OFF GEL): 3 daysFrozen: >30 days Causes for Rejection: Samples stored on gel >8 hours, unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS; hemolysis index >500, Bilirubin >20 mg/dL, triglycerides >1000 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

1230130179

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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