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HelpTest ID BLOD0556 CK
AKA
Creatine Kinase
CPK
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Specimen is affected by hemolysis. Specimen is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
82550