CK, Creatine Kinase, Total Activity and isoenzymes, CSF
Description
If CSF Creatine Kinase result is >88 IU/L, quantitation of isoenzymes
by electrophoresis (CCKI) will be reflexively added and performed at
an additional charge.
Synonyms
CK CSF
Components
Interpretation
Reference Range
Units: U/L
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
CSF, Cerebrospinal Fluid
Collection
1 mL Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Quantity
Requested: 1 mL CSF
Minimum: 0.5 mL CSF
Processing
Receiving Instructions
If red cells are
present, centrifuge and transfer clear CSF to new tube. Refrigerate.
Misc Sendout
Performance
Lab Department
Chemistry, Automated Panels(CHA)
Frequency
Daily – samples in lab by 11 a.m.
Results by 4:00 p.m.