CK (Creatine Kinase) Isoenzymes, Serum

Specimen:

Test Code

YCKIS

Specimen Name

CK (Creatine Kinase) Isoenzymes, Serum

Collect

1-SST
Also acceptable Plain Red Top

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum Frozen

Special Handling

Transfer 1 mL serum to a standard transport tube.

Rejection Criteria

Specimens preserved in citrate, EDTA, fluoride, heparin, or iodoacetate. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Stability

Ambient Unacceptable; Refrigerated 1 week; Frozen 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay / Electrophoresis

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

4-6 days

CPT Codes

  • 82550
  • 82552

Components

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Additional Information

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