Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD30611Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Creatine Kinase (CK), Total
Also known as: CPK
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Test for myocardial infarction and skeletal muscle damage. Elevated results may be due to myocarditis, myocardial infarction (heart attack), muscular dystrophy, muscle trauma or excessive exercise.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Creatine Kinase, Total
AnalyteCreatine Kinase, Total • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |