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Creatine Kinase, Total
Ordered Test Code:
CK
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Creatine Kinase, Total |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | CK |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Serum and plasma: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days |
| Collection Instructions | If CK and CK Isoenzymes are ordered together, specimen must be submitted frozen |
Clinical Significance
Test for myocardial infarction and skeletal muscle damage. Elevated results may be due to: Myocarditis, Mycardial Infarction (heart attack), Muscular Dystrophy, Muscle Trauma or excessive exercise.
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