Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay for Isenzyme MB
Synonyms
CK-MB; CKMB; CPK MB; CPK-MB; CPKMB; Creatine Kinase MB; MB Isoenzyme
Specimen Type
Plasama
Performing Lab
UCSD Hillcrest
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4 Hours (from receipt of sample)
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Lithium Heparin (Light Green-Top) Tube (PST)
Collection Instructions
0.5 mL green microtainer is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Hours; Refrigerated: 12 Hours; Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection Criteria
Lipemic or grossly hemolyzed specimens; Specimens containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination; Specimens that have been improperly collected, stored, or transported; Specimens that have been stabilized with azide; Specimens that have been heat-inactivated; Specimens exposed to repeated freeze-thaw cycles; Specimens that have not been centrifuged within 2 hours of collection; Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens
Test Volume Required
3 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Plasma or 0.5 mL Plasma for Infants
Processing Instructions
Blood specimens collected in Plasma Separator Tubes (PSTs) must be centrifuged within 2 hours of the collection time for optimal sample integrity. Complete a UCSD Clinical Laboratory requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call a RUSH pick-up with TForce.
CPT Codes
82553
Revised
4/22/24
Initials
SA