Creatinine kinase-MB
- Useful for:
CK (creatine kinase) is an enzyme found in muscles and the heart. Measuring CK, especially the CK-MB type, helps doctors detect and monitor heart attacks (acute myocardial infarction) because CK-MB is mostly found in heart muscle. It can also help identify certain muscle diseases. Tracking CK-MB over time shows how the heart is recovering after damage.
- Method Name: IFCC
- Other Common Names: CK-MB
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 44
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 3 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab and Apollonio Lab
