CK

Also known as: Total CK; Creatine phosphokinase; CPK

Formal name: Creatine Kinase

Related tests: CK-MB; Myoglobin; Troponin; Cardiac biomarkers

At a Glance

Why Get Tested?

To determine if you have had a heart attack or if other muscles in your body have been damaged

When to Get Tested?

If you have signs and symptoms of a heart attack (e.g., chest pain); if you have muscle pain or muscular weakness

Sample Required?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm

Test Preparation Needed?

None

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