ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020010: Creatine Kinase, Total, Serum or Plasma |
| Test Mnemonic: CK | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Enzymatic
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL PST or SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Gross hemolysis, EDTA, sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> Male 0-19 years: By report 20 years and older: 20-200 U/L Female 0-19 years: By report 20 years and older: 20-180 U/L *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82550 |