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Test ID: CKMB

Creatine Kinase – CK-MB Isoenzyme, Serum

Test Overview

Method

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Analytical Platform

Beckman

Result Included

CK Study; CK-MB Study; CK-MB Relative Index Study

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Containers

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

Plasma (Heparin) is acceptable but has up to +12.5% bias.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
4 hours 2 days 3 months

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Hemolysis Gross

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. CK Study
    U/L
    30-223
  2. CK-MB Study
    µg/L
    <5
  3. CK-MB Relative Index Study
    <0.04

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
CKMB CK-MB Study 28042 ug/L
CK-MB Rel. Index Study 28044
CK Study 28040 U/L

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-09-03