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Creatinine Kinase (CK) MB, Plasma

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
CPKMB


CPT Codes
82553

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in a PST tube. Spin down and send plasma refrigerated


Transport Container
PST tube


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
0.3 - 2.37 ng/mL   Alarm Value >2.37 ng/ml


Clinical Significance
Used as a diagnostic indicator of myocardial injury. CPKMB reaches a peak in 12-24 hours then returns to normal in 48-72 hours.



Last Updated: July 10, 2018


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.