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HelpTest Code LAB18 Creatine Kinase (CK), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| CK | LAB18 | CK |
Methodology
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
2. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw.
3. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
2. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.
3. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of serum is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 4 hours OK/Frozen 2 to 3 days OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry -
Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: Ashland Clinic Lab, Deer River Hospital Lab, Ely Clinic Lab, Hayward Clinic Lab, International Falls Clinic Lab, Northern Pines Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, Spooner Clinic Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab
West Region: Ada Hospital Lab, Fargo Hospital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, Holy Trinity Hospital Lab, South University Clinic Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82550
Reference Values
Males
0-1 year: 19-496 IU/L
1-9 years: 30-302 IU/L
10-Adult: 30-236 IU/L
Females
0-1 year: 16-496 IU/L
1-9 years: 25-194 IU/L
10-Adult: 25-145 IU/L