Creatine Kinase (CK), Total
CK
Information
Creatine Kinase (CK), Total – Test for myocardial infarction and skeletal muscle damage. Elevated results may be due to: Myocarditis, Mycardial Infarction (heart attack), Muscular Dystrophy, Muscle Trauma or excessive exercise.
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Specimen Required
SST, Serum. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Ambient – 7 Day, Refrigerated – 7 Days, Frozen – 2 Months
Performing Site: TOPLAB
CPT Code(s)
82550