Test directory: CK MB

Ordering Code 4583
Test Name CK MB
Alias CKMB
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container Lithium Heparin PST (Green)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Serum in Plain (Red), Serum in SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Handling Instructions Centrifuge to separate, aliquot and transport frozen.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Refrigerated: 8 Hours
Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection Criteria Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. Stat YES
Analytic Time 1 Hour
Methodology ECLIA - Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
CK MB ALL <=3.8 <=3.8 ng/mL