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CPK, MB Fractionation

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