- Test Name
- Creatine Kinase
- Aliases
- CK; CPK; Total CK; Creatine Phosphokinase
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CREKI
- LOINC Test Code
- 2157-6
- Description and Primary Use
- Screening and monitoring of muscle damage, including skeletal and heart muscle damage.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites only
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-17