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Epic Order ID LAB2181
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed
Stability
5 days at 2-8°C
7 days at 2-8°C (Oelwein)
Clinical Significance
Test for myocardial infarction and skeletal muscle damage. Elevated results may be due to: Myocarditis, Myocardial Infarction (heart attack), Muscular Dystrophy, Muscle Trauma or excessive exercise.
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein
Male: 39 - 308 U/L
Female: 26 - 192 U/L
Waterloo
Male: 46 - 171 U/L
Female: 34 - 145 U/L