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Test Code Epic LAB2356 CKMB

Important Note

SAMPLES SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN FROM PATIENTS RECEIVING THERAPY FOR HIGH BIOTIN DOSES (I.E.>5 MG/DAY) UNTIL AT LEAST 8 HOURS FOLLOWING THE LAST BIOTIN ADMINISTRATION.

ENSURE SAMPLES ARE AT 20-25 DEGREES CELSIUS BEFORE TESTING

Sunquest ordering code

CKMBAC

Sample type

LIGHT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN

ACCEPTABLE: SST SERUM, RED TOP SERUM

CPT Code

82553

Alias name

CK-MB FRACTION, CREATINE KINASE MB, CPK MB

If CK Isoenzymes are ordered use Epic LAB64

 

Sample requirements

3 ml

Performing Laboratory

QCR

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

ROOM TEMPERATURE: 5 HOURS

REFRIGERATED: 12 HOURS

FROZEN: 3 MONTHS