Synonyms
CK-MB Quant, CKMB
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB63
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Only place specimen on ice immediatley after collection if collected from an outside facility. Tests for the MB Fraction only. May also draw into green top tube.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
Comments
NOTE: For small infants, 0.6 ml in red microtainer is acceptable
CPT Codes
82553
Revised
09-30-12
Initials
SL