Laboratory Medicine Program

Creatine kinase
(CK)

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of creatine kinase is mainly in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction and muscle diseases such as Duchenne progressive muscular dystrophy.

Method: Automated method; Advia

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
M: <=240 U/L F: <= 150 U/L

Specimen Type: green,lithium heparin.PST(plasma separator)
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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