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Creatinine Kinase (CK)

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


Test Code
CPK


CPT Codes
82550

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down and send refirgerated.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Multiple Point Rate

Reference Range
Males: 55-170 U/L
Females: 30-135 U/L


Clinical Significance
Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is an enzyme found in muscle, skeletal and brain tissue. Traditionally, CPK has been used as an aid in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.