Pathology

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Cardiac Enzymes

Ordering information:

Cardiac Enzymes - See Troponin T, Creatine Kinase

Alternate names:

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

TRTS,CK

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Notes:

Cardiac Troponin T is a more sensitive and more specific marker of cardiac damage than CKMB. It rises in the same time frame as CKMB but remains elevated longer.Cardiac Enzymes - See Troponin T, Creatine Kinase

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

4 hours

Reference Interval:

Troponin T (sensitive) <14.0 ng/ml

Creatine Kinase Male- 60-220 IU/L

Female- 30-180 IU/L