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Test Code CK Creatine Kinase (CK), Total, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
CK

Methodology

IFCC-CK (NAC)

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82550 (HH Bill Code 0205008)

Reference Values

Males: 35-232 U/L
Females: 21-215 U/L

Strenuous exercise or intramuscular injections may cause transient elevation of CK.