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HelpOrder Code CKMB Creatine Kinase MB
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB2367J
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube
SST
Specimen Type
Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6ml
Stability
4 hours at room temp (22°C)
48 hours at 2-8°C
3 days at at 4° C (Oelwein)
Transport temperature
Ambient
Performance
Performed Daily
Report Available
Same day
Clinical Significance
The determination of CKMB mass in serum is an important element in the diagnosis of myocardial ischemia, e.g. in acute myocardial infarction, myocarditis, etc. CKMB may also appear in other clinical conditions, e.g. in rhabdomyolysis and stroke.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 1 - 5 ng/mL
Waterloo: ≤ 5 ng/mL