CREATINE KINASE, MB ISOENZYME, SERUM/PLASMA

Synonyms: CK Isoenzymes
Computer Code: (CKI)
Specimen Collection: 2 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum and freeze immediately.
Reference Values: Normal: 0-7 NG/mL Suggestive of Myocardial Infarction: >7 NG/mL and >4% of Total CK
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: C/H
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 2 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 82553
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII