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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
CK Electrophoresis
CPK Electrophoresis
CK Isoenzymes
MM Band
MB Band
BB Band
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Gold/SST
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Refrigerate sample in the CPA refrigerator. It is not necessary to run a total CPK at Children's Lab; it will be done at UW.
Off-site collection: Spin sample and aliquot serum into a plastic aliquot tube. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Th | 3 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Harborview Medical Center
325 9th Ave, Room GWH47
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (206) 744-3451
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82552
Methodology
Method: Electrophoresis
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
No established reference ranges.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Creatine Kinase Isoenzymes by Electrophoresis |
| Reference Test Number: | CKELP |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |