Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic/Electrophoresis
Synonyms
CK; CK Isoenzyme Electrophoresis; CK Isoenzyme; CK Macro; CK-BB; CK-MM CKBB; CKMB; CPK CPK Isoenzyme Electrophoresis; CPK Isoenzyme (Creatine Phosphokinase Isoenzymes) Creatine Phosphokinase; Isoenzyme of Creatine Kinase; Isoenzymes, CK; Macro CK; Macro Creatine Kinase; Mitochondrial C
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a red-top tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: 1 Month (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
Specimens preserved in citrate, EDTA, fluoride, heparin, or iodoacetate; Grossly hemolyzed specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Send sample with Apollo Courier at daily pick up.
Included Tests
CK-MM, CK-MB, CK-BB, CK-Macro Type I, CK-Macro Type II and CK Total. This test will detect CK macroenzymes.
CPT Codes
82552; 82550
Revised
7/19/23
Initials
SA