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CREATINE KINASE

Test Code
NMCP CK


Alias/See Also
ck


Preferred Specimen
Serum or Plasma


Minimum Volume
2ml


Instructions
When ordered separately, specimen can be plasma or serum. When ordered with CKMB panel, must be green PST (plasma).


Transport Container
Green PST(Li Heparin), SST, Red Top


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly Hemolyzed Specimen




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.