Test Code CK Creatine Kinase (CK), Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Enzymatic Rate ReactionPerforming Laboratory
Munson Medical Center LaboratoriesSpecimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Males: 38-177 U/LFemales: 26-140 U/L