Creatine Kinase (Total), Plasma

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	PCK
Synonyms	CK Creatine Phospho Kinase CPK
Turnaround Time	1 – 2 hours
Stability – Add test	24 hrs
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type	Serum Plasma
Preferred	6 mL Plain Red-Top
Acceptable	4 mL Li-Hep Green-Top
Specimen Transportation
Pediatric Requirements	600 µL Li-Hep Microtainer Paediatric tube
Aliquot Requirements
Sample Type	100 µL
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Male       60 – 220  U/L Female   30 – 180  U/L   Values are raised by trauma, exercise, intramuscular injection and bruising.
Test Method	Abbott Architect c8000 analyser using Abbott reagents.
Advanced Notice	Not required
Patient Preparation	Not required
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