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Creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB)
712
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Non-fasting accepted. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml serum Specimen Preparation: Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Room Temperature at 15°C to 30°C/ Refrigerated at 2 to 8°C: 7 days; Frozen at -20°C or colder: 1 month. At ACCU: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks. Remark: Do not thaw samples more than once. Specimen Rejection Criteria: Specimens collected in the incorrect tubes. • Specimens received with mismatched or no patient identifiers. •Specimen received outside of stability requirements. • Grossly Hemolyzed or Lipemic samples. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 82553 |