Laboratory Services
Creatine Kinase
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| Test Description |
Creatine Kinase
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| Synonym(s) |
CK
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| Test ID |
CK
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| General Information |
Test for acute myocardial infarct and for skeletal muscular damage; elevated in some patients with myxedema (hypothyroidism), malignant hyperthermia syndrome, and muscular dystrophy.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
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| Stability |
2 days at 20-25°C
7 days at 4-8°C 4 weeks at -20°C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolyzed samples
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| Methodology |
UV test
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
82550
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| Reference Range |
Adult Males >19 yrs: 20-200 U/L
Adult Females > 19 yrs: 20-180 U/L |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2157-6
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