Test Information:
The determination of CK and CK isoenzyme activities is utilized in the diagnosis and monitoring of muscular injuries and diseases in the acute (e.g. rhabdomyolysis or acute myocardial injury) and chronic settings (e.g. myopathies such as the progressive Duchenne muscular dystrophy).
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
To obtain optimal results, it is recommended to transport freshly collected or aliquoted specimen within 2 hours from the time of collection.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 4 to 8°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: 20 to 25°C
Stability: 2 days - Storage: – 15 to – 25°C
Stability: 4 weeks
Transport Temperature:
Ref (4˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours