CPT/HCPCS
82550
Order Code
CH129
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Creatine Kinase (CK)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top) Lithium Heparin/ Sodium Heparin
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Test Details
Methodology
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)
Clinical Significance
Measurements of creatine kinase are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with skeletal muscle, heart, central nervous system, and thyroid.
Reference Ranges
Male:
30 – 200 U/L
Female:
29 – 168 U/L
Alternative Names
CK
