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Creatine Kinase – CK-MB Isoenzyme, Serum

Test ID: CKMB

Test

Method

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Platform

Beckman

Report Includes

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

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

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 4 hours
Refrigerated 2 days
Frozen 3 months

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Gross

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Platform

Beckman

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
CK Study U/L
  • 30-223
CK-MB Study µg/L
  • <5
CK-MB Relative Index Study
  • <0.04

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

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

Test Version

3-Sep-2024