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HelpTest ID BLOD0556 CK
AKA
Creatine Kinase, CPK
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma (preferred)
Dark Green top (Sodium Heparin w/out gel) tube -
Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
NAC
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
82550