Creatine Kinase, MB
| Abbrev Code: | CRKMB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB5593 | Order Name: | Creatine Kinase, MB |
| Synonyms: | CK MB; MB, Creatine Kinase; CPK-MB; CKMB | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82553 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Troponin I is the preferred cardiac marker. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA), Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens containing particulate material. Grossly hemolyzed specimens. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to clot for 15-20 minutes at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 80480 |
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