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Creatine Kinase Isoenzymes (CK Isoenzymes) with Total CK, Serum

Test ID: CKISO S

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Aliases/Synonyms

CPK Isoenzymes; CK Electrophoresis; CK Isoenzymes Fractionation

Method

Electrophoresis; Enzymatic

Report Includes

Creatine Kinase Total; CK-BB; CK-MB; CK-MM

Specimens

Serum

Clinical Utility

Useful in the evaluation of myocardial disease. Isoenzyme MM is found in skeletal muscle whereas isoenzyme MB is increased in recent myocardial (heart) damage.

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

24-Dec-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient Unacceptable
Refrigerated 48 hours
Frozen 14 days

Additional Stability Information

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Present
Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

24-Dec-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Electrophoresis; Enzymatic

Turnaround Time

6 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Creatine Kinase, Total U/L
  • 44 - 196
CK-BB % of Total
  • None Detected
CK-MB % of Total
  • <5
CK-MM % of Total
  • 95 - 100

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

24-Dec-2019

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CKISO S 63139CREATINE KINASE, TOTAL U/L
63140CK-BB % of Total
63141CK-MB % of Total
63142CK-MM % of Total
63143INTERPRETATION

Test Version

24-Dec-2019