CK - Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Submit the following specimen:

Container/Tube: Serum gel preferred

Spin Instructions:
Serum gel: Allow to sit for 30 minutes prior to spin

Additional Instructions: Avoid gross hemolysis

Also acceptable: Lithium heparin gel

Ambient

Storage Temp Stability:
Room Temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated Temperature: 7 days

Spectrophotometry

New reference range effective 6/22/2021

Male: 30 - 200 units/L

Female: 29 - 168 units/L

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT: <1 hr

Routine < 4 hrs

CPK

82550