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Creatine Kinase (CK), Plasma or Serum
Test CodeCK - NOCO
Alias/See Also
CPK
CPT Codes
82550
Includes
If fractionation is desired see Creatine Kinase (CK) and CKMB, Plasma or Serum or Creatine Kinase (CK), Reflex to CKMB if CK Elevated, Plasma or Serum.
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
Enzymatic Bichromatic Rate / Chemiluminescence
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
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
