Test Code CREATINE KINASE CK
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Modified IFCC Method
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top)
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
12 hours (off cells)
Stability Room Temp
4 hours
Stability Frozen
1 month
CPT Code
82550
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
TOTAL CREATININE KINASE