CKMB Immunochemical Assay

Test Code: TD_2074

CPT Code(s): 82553, 82550

$34

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

CKMB
CK Total

Methodology

CK, total: Roche COBAS uv test
CKMB: Roche COBAS electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Moderate or greater hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
4 days refrigerated
1 month frozen
Allow only 1 freeze/thaw cycle.

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.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

0.5mL 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. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.