Test Code CK Creatine Kinase
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Green Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric minimum: 1 green top microtainer
Stability
4 hours at 20-25°C/5 days at 2-8°C
*SMC: 7 days at 2-8°C
Transfer Instructions
Centrifuge. Transport separated specimens at 2-8°C.
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
CPT
82550
Result Information
Result Code | Result Name |
CK | CK |