CREATINE KINASE (CK), TOTAL, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	CK
EPIC	LAB62

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Diagnostic test in the work-up of suspected myocardial infarction and Duchenne patients

Method Name

Oxidation of ADP to ATP

Reference Values

Male: 39 - 308 IU/L

Female: 26 - 192 IU/L

Unknown: 33 - 250 IU/L

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Frozen: 1 Month

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 1 Month

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82550	Creatine Kinase (CK), (CPK), Total

Keywords

CK (CREATINE KINASE)

CPK (CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE)

CREATINE KINASE (CK)

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