Test Name:
Creatinine Phospho-Kinase (CPK)
Department:
Pathology
Available Centres:
Ikeja, Igando, TBS, Subol, Ikorodu, Victoria Island, Gbagada, Abuadth, Ahmadiyya, Ibadan, Delsuth
Test description:
This test is used to detect and monitor muscle damage. Any condition that damages muscle or interferes with muscle energy production can increase CPK eg straneous exercise, myositis, muscular dystrophy, rhabdomyolysis.
Pretest information:
No special preparation required
TAT:
Daily
