CK, Total, Reflex CKMB

Test Code: TD_2076

CPT Code(s): 82550

$10

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Creatine Kinase, Total Reflex CK-MB

Test Includes

Methodology

Roche COBAS UV test

Rejection Criteria

Moderate or greater hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
4 days refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample toclot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, thencentrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transporttube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube asserum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate