Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
CKMB
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0136
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
This test is not available for clinical use. It is only available for funded research studies.
Registration
clinical samples should be registered for SCOM. Follow query correct procedure and hand to automation staff. Automation staff: The following should be entered to SCOM and authorised by senior staff: "CKMB:"
Sample Stability
5 hours at 20-25°C, 12 hours at 2-8°C, 3 months at -20°C
Synonyms
CKMB
Turnaround Time
3 hours
It is only available for funded research studies. Urgent sample within 1 hour. Contact laboratory to notify.
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Additional Specimen Information
4.5 mL PST Blood (Preferred - effective from 4th Mar 2013)
Heparin 5 mL Heparin Blood
Plain 4 mL Plain Blood
SST 3.5 mL SST Blood
Microsample 0.5 mL Paediatric Microsample Blood
Micro-heparin 0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-heparin Blood
Last updated: 26/03/2026