CREATINE KINASE (CK) TOTAL WITH ISOENZYME (CK-MB) PLASMA

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: CKISO
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6975
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 ml
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Green Top Lithium Heparin
Collection Info:
Specimen should be 1 Green-top tube (lithium or sodium heparin).
Refrigerate specimen after collection.

Methods

Immunoassay
Includes total CK, if total CK is <=120U/L, CK isoenzymes will not be run.

CPT Codes

82550, 82553

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

CK-MB
Healthy persons: 0 - 2.4 ng/mL

Acute myocardial infarcton:
Results that are both greater than or equal to 4.2 ng/mL CK-MB, greater than or equal to 1.5% Index, and show typical rise and fall pattern, are consistent with M.I. in the proper clinical setting.