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Creatinine Kinase (CK) MB

Test Code
CKMB


CPT Codes
82553

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
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Transport Container
Serum separator tube/Gold top tube.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate.


Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay



Reference Range
CKMB < or = 10.0 ng/mL
   


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




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