Creatine Kinase Total

Test Code: TD_CH174

CPT Code(s): 82550

$10

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Test Includes

Creatine Kinsae

Methodology

Abbott Alinity automated methodology

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

30-200 U/L

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
1 week refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube