Creatinine kinase (CK) isoenzymes / macro-CK
Indication for requesting: to determine the cause of elevated CK if there are diagnostic difficultires. The proportion of CK-MB is elevated in MI, myocarditis and hypothermia. CK-MB is also increased in response to skeletal muscle disease or injury and extreme physical exercise.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0177 |
| Additional Information | **Not routinely available**. Only performed if total CK >400, EXCEPT for R & D. Please contact Duty Biochemist before requesting this test (0113 39 26922 option 2). |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by NW London Pathology: < 1 month. |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Charing Cross (NW London Pathology)) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full Referred Test details logged internally on the referred test database [BSF2REC17003]http://leedspath.myeqms.com/Administrator/LoadDocADM.asp?ID=82998&Ext=True&CCID=1 |
| Collection Con | Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (absolute minimum is 100 uL). Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate serum, store in freezer. EDTA or lithium heparin samples are not suitable. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Interpretation will be provided on the report. |
| Telepath | CKMB1R & SA1R. If a study sample for R&D, book in as XCKMBL & SA1R. |
