Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
CK MB
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum Separator Tube (SST), Green (Lithium Heparin), or Lavender (K2 or K3 EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot for 15-20 minutes at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens containing particulate material. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 12 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 3 months (No freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
0080481 | Creatine Kinase, Isoenzyme MB | Female 0 - 4.3 ng/mL Male 0 - 7.7 ng/mL |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Creatine Kinase, MB is quite labile. For calculation of relative percent, order Creatine Kinase, MB and Relative Percent (ARUP test code 3002030).
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82553
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0080481 | Creatine Kinase, Isoenzyme MB | 13969-1 |
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Aliases
- CK MB
- CKMB
- CPK MB
Creatine Kinase, MB