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Epic Code LAB3484 Research Creatine Kinase (CK)

Test Name Alias

Research CK | 228 | 1230101482

Interface Order Alias

10696

Ordering Instructions

Research Use only

Collection Instructions

Submit only one of the following specimens:


Preferred
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel)
Volume: 4.5 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours


Acceptable
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot plasma/serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Research CK
Male
30 – 225 IU/L

Female
20 – 175 IU/L

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Methodology not available at this time

CPT

82550

CDM Code

3018255001

Epic Test ID

1230101482

LOINC

Research CK: 2157-6

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024

Orderable Regions

Southwest; West

Updated Date

12/2/2025 - Gold Top Preferred specimen