| Ordering Code | 6731 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | CK-Total, Reflex to Troponin T |
| Alias | Creatine Kinase, Rflx to Troponin T CPK, Reflex to Troponin T |
| Preferred Specimen | Plasma |
| Preferred Container | Lithium Heparin PST (Green) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Centrifuge & aliquot specimen immediately. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Frozen If transport to testing lab will be >24 hours, send frozen. |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 24 Hours Frozen: 4 Weeks |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Wrong specimen type, Samples stabilized with azide, oxalate/fluoride plasma samples |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Hour |
| Methodology | See individual analytes |
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, Total | ALL | 39-308 | 26-192 | IU/L |
