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Creatine Kinase (CK) MB

Order Code
16245
CPT
82553
Test Details
Synonyms

CKMB

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Kinetic

Remarks

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

CK-MB isoenzyme specific to heart. Elevated in myocardial infarction.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 8 hours
Frozen 3 months
Order Code
16245
CPT
82553
Test Details
Synonyms

CKMB

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Kinetic

Remarks

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

CK-MB isoenzyme specific to heart. Elevated in myocardial infarction.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 8 hours
Frozen 3 months