Creatine Kinase, Total, Serum or Plasma
CPT Code(s): | 82550 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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