Creatine Kinase CPK

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Creatine Kinase, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Creatine Kinase, Serum

Clinical Info

Nonspecific indicator of myopathies or other trauma, toxin, or drug-induced muscle injury. The recommended test for diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome is Troponin T, High Sensitivity.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Photometric Coupled Enzyme Reaction

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82550

PDM

5300150

Result Interpretation

Males:  30-200 U/L
Females:  25-170 U/L

Forms