CK Isoenzymes

Test Code: TD_2660
CPT Code(s): 82550, 82552

$36

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Creatine Kinase Isoenzymes

Test Includes

CK
Mm >br> Mb
Bb
CK-Macro Type I
CK- Macro Type II

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic/Electrophoresis

Rejection Criteria

Room temperature samples
Gross lipemia
EDTA Lavender Top Plasma
Heparin Green Top Plasma
Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate Gray Top Plasma
Citrate Light Blue Top Plasma

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL Frozen Serum

Sample Stability

Unacceptable room temperature
7 days refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Critical Frozen (CFZ)

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze. Critical Frozen (CFZ). When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Freeze. Critical Frozen (CFZ). When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.