Catalog ID CK Creatine Kinase, Total
CPOE Test Name
CK Total; CPK
Synonyms
CK
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
5 mL light green top Lithium Heparin tube; 2 mL Blood
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; incorrect tube; hemolysis; insufficient quantity.
Reference Values
Female 33 – 211 U/L
Male 32 – 294 U/L
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, BI 2023 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2 – 4 hrs. Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
82550