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Creatinine Kinase (CK)

Test Code
CPK


CPT Codes
82550

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Serum separator tube/Gold top tube.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Methodology
UV

Reference Range
Male38-174 U/L
Female26-140 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.




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