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HelpTest Code CPK Creatine Kinase (CK), Plasma
Methodology
Kinetic
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Note: Include date and time of draw on request form.
Reference Values
Males: 39-308 U/L
Females: 26-192 U/L
Note: Strenuous exercise or intramuscular injections may cause transient elevation of CK.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday