CK-MB index panel

Alphabetical Test listing

CK-MB index panel-946

  
CK-MB index panel
  
946
  
82553.0
  
MBI
  
CKMB
MB
CK
  
  • Total CK
  • CK-MB
  • CK index
  

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

  
Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma
  
  
2.0 mL
  
0.2 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

  

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

  

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

  
Serum
  
  

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

  
  1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
  2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
  

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

  

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)
  
AHL - Chemistry: C
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

  
Male:
CK MB: < 7.80 ng/ml
Index: < 5.1
 
Female:
CK MB: <4.40 ng/ml
Index: <5.1
  
82550
82553
  
11/30/2001
  
05/23/2024
  
11/09/2021