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CREATINE KINASE ISOENZYMES WITH TOTAL CK

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2022    Geisinger Epic ID:  6575

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 1 mL.


Special notes: 

Please submit a separate frozen aliquot for this test. It may not be combined with any other test requiring a frozen aliquot.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: Not acceptable. Refrigerated: 48 hours. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Hemolysis. Received thawed. Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

For the CK Isoenzymes, there are no reference ranges. An interpretive comment accompanies each report.


CPT code(s):  82552, 82550
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

CK isoenzymes.


Methodology: 
Electrophoresis
Enzymatic
Synonyms: 

CK ISO, CPK Isoenzymes, CKISO, MM, BB, Quest test code 4451


Review Date:  11/28/2024

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