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Test Code LAB62 Creatine Kinase (CPK), Total

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL serum or Lithium heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.

 

Avoid prolonged contact with red blood cells.

Specimen Stability

2 days at 20-25° C

7 days at 2-8° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Male: 35-232 U/L

Female: 21-215 U/L

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine): Hexo Kinase/G-b-PDH (NADH)

CPT Code

82550

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.