Description
The test will identify the level of creatine kinase in blood.
Creatine Kinase (CK), Total - Test for myocardial infarction and skeletal muscle damage.
Elevated results may be due to: Myocarditis, Mycardial Infarction (heart attack), Muscular Dystrophy, Muscle Trauma or excessive exercise.
This test is important because elevated creatine kinase levels are linked to muscle damage.