Overview
Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible phosphorylation of creatine (Cr) by adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Physiologically, when muscle contracts, ATP is converted to adenosine diphosphate (ADP), and CK catalyzes the rephosphorylation of ADP to ATP using creatine phosphate as the phosphorylation reservoir. The CK enzyme is a dimer composed of subunits derived from either muscle (M) or brain (B). Three isoenzymes have been identified: striated muscle (MM), heart tissue (MB), and brain (BB). Normal serum CK is predominantly the CK-MM isoenzyme. Serum CK concentrations are reflective of muscle mass causing males to have higher concentrations than females. CK may be measured to evaluate myopathy and to monitor patients with rhabdomyolysis for acute kidney injury.
What is Ck-mb ?
Creatine Kinase (CK) is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible phosphorylation of creatine (Cr) by adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Physiologically, when muscle contracts, ATP is converted to adenosine diphosphate (ADP), and CK catalyzes the rephosphorylation of ADP to ATP using creatine phosphate as the phosphorylation reservoir. The CK enzyme is a dimer composed of subunits derived from either muscle (M) or brain (B). Three isoenzymes have been identified: striated muscle (MM), heart tissue (MB), and brain (BB). Normal serum CK is predominantly the CK-MM isoenzyme. Serum CK concentrations are reflective of muscle mass causing males to have higher concentrations than females. CK may be measured to evaluate myopathy and to monitor patients with rhabdomyolysis for Acute Kidney injury.
What is the Cost of Ck-mb
The Price of a CK-MB Test is Rs. 400. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
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Other tests advised along with CK-MB Test
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Offers or discounts
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Empanelment of the patient
What is the Purpose of the Ck-mb ?
An CK-MB Test can be advised by your doctor for following reasons:
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Detecting Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB) is a type of enzyme that is found in the heart muscle. Increased blood levels can help doctors confirm a heart attack by analyzing damage to the heart tissue.
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Monitoring Heart Injury: The CK-MB test can be used to diagnose heart attacks as well as track the progression of heart damage in individuals presenting with chest pain or other cardiac symptoms.
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Assessing Severity of Heart Damage: Healthcare professionals can assess the severity of the problem by analyzing the levels of CK-MB, which may provide information about the extent of cardiac injury.
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Guiding Treatment Decisions: Results from the CK-MB test can be used to decide whether to proceed for angioplasty or medication adjustments.
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Differentiating Between Heart and Skeletal Muscle Damage: Certain forms of CK (Creatine Kinase) get elevated in case of muscle damage happening elsewhere in the body. But this enzyme elevation specifically indicates heart muscle injury, aiding in accurate diagnosis.
When is the Ck-mb Recommended ?
This Test of recommended if you have or suspected to have following symptoms or conditions:
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Muscle pain
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Muscle cramps
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Muscle weakness
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Balance problems and/or falling a lot
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Numbness
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Tingling
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Dark colored urine (pee)
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Swollen legs or feet
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History of injury that crushed or tore your muscles
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History serious burns
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Take certain medicines that may cause muscle damage (such as statins to lower blood cholesterol)
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History of stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Preparation for Ck-mb
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Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the CK-MB Test.
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Other blood tests can be carried out in addition to an CK-MB Test. If your doctor advises you to have multiple tests at once, they may ask you to fast for a specific period of time prior to a blood test.
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Drink adequate water before sample collection.
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Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.
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