AsseyMethod: Photo Colorimetric
Abbrevation: CPK
Sector: Biochemistry
SampleType: S
S.Vol: -
Transport: at 2-8˚c, -20˚c
Storage: 2 days at 2-8˚c (dark place),1 month at -20˚c
Test Name: Creatin Phospho Kinase
Normal Range: Famale:24-170 Male:24-195 Child:40-225
To detect and monitor muscle damage and to help diagnose conditions associated with muscle damage
If you have muscle aches or pain, tenderness, weakness and swelling after muscle damage, particularly if your urine becomes dark reddish-brown in colour
A blood sample taken from a vein in the arm
None
This test measures the amount of creatine kinase (CK) in the blood. CK is an enzyme found in the heart muscle, brain tissue, skeletal muscle and other tissues. Increased amounts are released into the bloodstream when there is muscle damage. CK occurs in three major forms, called isoenzymes:
- CK-MB (found mostly in heart muscle)
- CK-BB (found mostly in brain tissue)
- CK-MM (found in skeletal muscles)
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is taken by needle from the arm.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No test preparation is required.