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Test Details

Creatine Kinase MB Mass

General Info:

Description:

A crucial concentration of CK-MB isoenzyme is present almost exclusively in the myocardium. The early and precise diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction aids healthcare professionals in the assessment of symptoms and planning of therapy. Elevated CK-MB mass results also have significant prognostic value. In patients with unstable angina, two temporal patterns can be detected using the CK-MB mass assay.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum / Plasma

Container Type: 

Gold (serum) or Green (plasma)

Volume: 

0.5

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

8 Hours

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