Elevated Cpk
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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