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CKMB

Alternative Names:Creatine Kinase-MB Fraction
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:CKMB
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Test performed at:Alfred Hospital
Collection & Request Instructions:

This assay NO longer routinely available for Alfred Health

Cardiac Troponin I is a more sensitive and more specific marker of cardiac damage than CKMB.

If CKMB required -MUST  be approved by a Chemical Pathologist.

 CKMB is available for Approved Trials

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites
Assay Frequency:By Arrangement
MBS Rebatable:Yes
MBS Item No.:66518