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Creatine Kinase (CPK) Isoenzyme Electrophoresis

Collection Requirements

Source: blood

Container(s):

  • Preferred: Red with gel
  • Acceptable: Red no gel

Volume: 2 mL in vacutainer

Turn Around Time

2-3 days

Availability

Routine

Algorithm

Reflex test based on CK value. Electrophoresis will not be sent out if CK performed at CMH is <180 U/L

Lab Processing Instructions

Specimen: serum
Spin, separate, and freeze

Performing Laboratory

Adele Hall

Adele Hall Lab Section

Chemistry

Instrumentation/Methodology

Electrophoresis

Reference Ranges

Reflex to ARUP

See report

CPT

82552
82550