Test Code CK/MB CK and CKMB
Aliasis
CK and CKMB
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults: 1.0 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
CK: |
|
Adult male |
46-171 U/L |
Adult female |
34-145 U/L |
CKMB: |
0.00-4.90 ng/mL |
Reportable Units
U/L
ng/mL
Critical Value
CK |
Not defined for this assay |
CKMB |
>5 ng/mL |
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
125 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
40 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
4 Hours |
Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
5 Days |
Frozen |
2 Months |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Panel components:
Total CK
CK MB
Methodology/Method Description
Atellical CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82550
82553