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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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CK MB INDEX PANEL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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CKMP
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Synonyms:
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MB, Creatine Kinase
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CPT Codes:
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82553 – Creatine kinase; MB fraction only
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Test Includes:
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Total CK, CK-MB, CK Index
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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While CKMB has been replaced by troponin assays in the work-up of many patients with acute chest pain, CKMB may be useful if the initial troponin determination is abnormal or if a hospitalized patient has a suspected reinfarction.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Allina Medical Laboratory (Test#: 946/MBI)
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Phone Numbers:
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MIN Lab: 612-813-6280
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STP Lab: 651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 day, performed daily
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Green (Lithium Heparin) top tube
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Draw Volume:
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3 mL (Minimum: 1.5 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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1 mL (Minimum: 0.5 mL) serum
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum aliquot into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at frozen temperatures. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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CK MB
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<7.0 ng/mL
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CK Index
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<5.0
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Chemiluminescent, Sandwich Complex
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References:
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Allina Medical Laboratory March 2013
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Updates:
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6/10/2010: Reference range update, previously reported as ≤6.2 ng/mL for all patients.
9/11/12: Moved from Mayo to Allina.
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