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Can Vytorin Elevate Your Cpk Level?
The CPK isoenzymes test measures the different forms of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) in the blood. CPK is an enzyme found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle.
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Alternative Names
Creatine phosphokinase - isoenzymes; Creatine kinase - isoenzymes; CK - isoenzymes
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with...
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