CK-MB without index
CK-MB without index-12931
This test is available to outreach clients only and is not for use by Allina Health facilities.
Biotin supplements may cause clinically significant interference for this test assay. If interference is suspected, it is strongly recomended that biotin is discontinued for at least one week prior to retesting.
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
- If the specimen will not reach the Central Laboratory within 12 hours of collection, transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as Li hep plasma and freeze
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
- If the specimen will not reach the Central Laboratory within 12 hours of collection, transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum and freeze
Refrigerate - 12 hours*
* Transfer plasma or serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL) and freeze if sample will not reach the Central lab within 12 hours
Frozen (preferred) - 3 months
Refrigerated - 12 hours
Ambient - 5 hours
- Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Hemolysis (some procedures)
- Improper anticoagulant or ratio
- Delay in transport
- Improper storage temperature affecting results
- Improper container
- Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
- Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Available STAT
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Male : <7.80 ng/ml
Female: <4.30 ng/ml