Service Description

The CK-MB test measures the level of the MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase, an enzyme found primarily in heart muscle. Elevated CK-MB levels can indicate heart muscle damage, such as from a heart attack. Why it’s done: To help diagnose a heart attack (myocardial infarction) To monitor heart damage after cardiac procedures or trauma To assess ongoing chest pain or other cardiac symptoms To support treatment decisions for heart-related conditions Specimen Type: Blood draw Turnaround Time: Typically 1–2 business days Collection Available: In-office or mobile blood draw services