| 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)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 22, 2025.
| 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 |
