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Test Code CK Creatine Kinase (CK)

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB62   CK

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 1 day/Frozen OK

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

82550

Methodology

Enzymatic

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday