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HelpTest Code LAB62 Creatine Kinase (CK), Total
Useful For
Useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of myocardial infarction and myopathies such as the progressive Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Methodology
Photometric rate
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis or prolonged contact with separated RBCs.
Specimen Rejection: Hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Amibent/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Values
Males: 0-232 U/L
Females: 0-215 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82550