CK-MB
Creatine Kinase, MB
CKMB

Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Mon – Fri
Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:
Collect: One gold or red SST or one green gel (Lithium heparin)  
Transport: Centrifuge and refrigerate until courier pickup. If greater than 48 hours, separate serum/plasma and freeze.
Stability: Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week

CPT Code: 82553