Creatine Kinase Isoenzymes by Electrophoresis

General Information

Lab Name

Creatine Kinase Isoenz. by ELP

Lab Code

CKELP

Epic Ordering

Creatine Kinase Isoenz. by ELP

Description

This test requires approval by the Lab Medicine Resident on call. For Spinal Fluid, see: CCKIG

Synonyms

BB Band, CK Electrophoresis, CK Isoenzymes, MB Band, MM Band

Components

Specimen Type: Blood
Collection: All Locations:
Preferred: 3 mL blood in RED TOP tube
Also Acceptable: 3 mL blood in ORANGE RST or GOLD SST
Unacceptable: GREEN TOP tube
Handling Instructions
Quantity: requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Processing: *This test requires approval by the Lab Medicine Resident on call.*

Refrigerate serum
CKELP also requires a Total CK, so also login: CK
Note: This test is ONLY used when Electrophoresis is specified.

Outside Laboratory: Can order CKELP by itself when the TOTAL CK value is provided. Otherwise also order CK

LIS Dept Code

Chemistry, Harborview (CHH)

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Chemistry, Special 206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Frequency

Thursday

Available STAT?