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.