Creatine Kinase

Background:

Investigation of muscle disease, including rhabdomyolysis, myositis, or muscle dystrophy

Common causes of a raised CK include

  • exercise
  • statins
  • hypothyroidism
  • repeated venepuncture
  • drugs

Persistently elevated CK levels without apparent cause may be due to formation of CK-immune complexes (Macro-CK). Please contact the Duty Biochemist to discuss further investigation

Reference ranges:

Age range Reference range (U/L)
All ages Females 15 - 165
Males 15 - 185

Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results.

Other Comments:

For more information, please see the following: Creatine kinase - Lab Tests Online

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

  • Gel/clotted (yellow/red top)

Add-on requests are accepted

Turnaround Time:

Within 24 hours