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HelpTest Code CK Creatine Kinase (CK), Total, Plasma or Serum
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| Ordering Mnemonic |
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| CK |
Methodology
Multi-Point Rate
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following specimen:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
3. Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection.
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.