Creatine Kinase

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.
10.2018


Test Code
CK


CPT Codes
82550

Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days


Methodology
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) Kinetic rate

Setup Schedule
This assay is run 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.


Reference Range
Male: 60 - 305 IU/L (0 - 3 years old) 
         75 - 230 IU/L (3 - 6 years old)
         60 - 365 IU/L (6 - 9 years old)
         55 - 215 IU/L (9 - 11 years old)
         60 - 330 IU/L (11 - 13 years old)
         60 - 335 IU/L (13 - 15 years old)
         55 - 370 IU/L (15 - 19 years old)
         20 - 210 IU/L (> 19 years old)

Female: 60 - 305 IU/L (0 - 3 years old)
            75 - 230 IU/L (3 - 6 years old)
            60 - 365 IU/L (6 - 9 years old)
            80 - 230 IU/L (9 - 11 years old)
            50 - 295 IU/L (11 - 13 years old)
            50 - 240 IU/L (13 - 15 years old)
            45 - 230 IU/L (15 - 19 years old)
            20 - 165 IU/L (> 19 years old)


Clinical Significance
This test is used in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases




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.