Creatine Kinase MB
Order Name
CK-MB
Test Number: 5007050
Revision Date 05/03/2021
Test Number: 5007050
Revision Date 05/03/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Creatine Kinase MB
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 13969-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 8 hrs. Refrigerated 3 days. Frozen 30 days. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful as an aid in diagnosing myocardial injury. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82553 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |