Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Hemolysed specimens are not acceptable. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Stability (Room): 4 hrs
Stability (Refrigerated): 8 hrs
Stability (Frozen): 30 days
Method: ECLIA
Comment:
Price: Contact Medilab
Turnaround time (TAT): 5 hrs
Usage: CPK-MB Mass is a cardiac marker which assists in the diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). This is a very sensitive marker less prone to artifactual elevations as compared to CPK-MB activity. Increase in serum levels occurs between 3-5 hours after the onset of infarction, peaks at 16-20 hours and returns to normal by 48-72 hours. The sensitivity of CPK-MB is dependent upon the time at which a sample is taken, thus it is recommended to draw the sample at 0, 3 & 6 hours after the onset of chest pain. The decline in CPK-MB follows a predictable course & if the decline shows a sudden increase, it is suggestive of re-infarction.
Specialty: Cardiologist, Physician
Disease: Cardiac disorders
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Home Collection: Available
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Pre-test Information: No special preparation required