Test Code CK TOTAL Creatine Kinase (CK), Total, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Kinetic Reaction

Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of lithium heparin plasma.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum.

Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Males: 24-204 U/L
Females: 24-173 U/L

Note: Strenuous exercise or intramuscular injections may cause transient elevation of CK.

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