9343. Creatine kinase-MM (CPK-MM)
Important information
*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany
Description
Creatine phosphokinase is an enzyme that ensures the normal functioning of the muscles, heart and nervous system. Creatine phosphokinase-MM is present only in muscle and is distinct from cardiac and brain creatine phosphokinase.
When muscle tissue cells are damaged, a large amount of this enzyme is released into the blood.
Its definition is used in the diagnosis of muscle diseases (Duchenne dystrophy, myositis, etc.) and myocardial infarction. Creatine phosphokinase-MM should be studied in combination with creatinine, AST, LDH, urea nitrogen, C-reactive protein.
When and who needs the test?
- diagnosis, monitoring and differential diagnosis of myocardial infarction;
- diagnosis of myopathies, dermatomyositis, muscular dystrophies.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...