Creatine Kinase Test In Delhi
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Creatine kinase test is concerned with evaluating the amount of creatine kinase (also known as phosphocreatine kinase and creatine phosphokinase) present in our blood. This protein or enzyme is of three types and is mainly found in our heart (CK-MB), brain (CK-BB), and skeletal muscles (CK-MM). It is essential for the production of energy and the function of our muscles. Men typically have more creatine kinase than women due to the differences in their muscle mass.
Read further to know more about the creatine kinase test in Delhi, including its price and cost, procedure, side effects, test results, etc.
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About creatine kinase test
Why is the creatine kinase test done?
- For checking the extent of the damage caused to the muscles.
- For detecting or diagnosing myocardial infarction/heart attack.
- For examining the processes of muscle recovery and healing.
- For diagnosing neuromuscular diseases or disorders, muscular dystrophy, rhabdomyolysis, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inflammatory myopathies.
- For checking the conditions which led to muscle damage.
- For assessing the causes of chest pain.
- For distinguishing between malignant hyperthermia and surgical site infection.
- For differentiating dystrophies from congenital myopathies.
What does the creatine kinase test measure?
The creatine kinase test measures the amount of creatine kinase present in the blood. Some amount of creatine kinase is normally found in the blood. It comes from our skeletal muscles.
However, when any damage to the muscles occurs, an increased amount of creatine kinase gets released into the bloodstream.
Risks/side effects of creatine kinase test:
No side effects are associated with a creatine kinase test, although, for a few days, some pain might be felt in the area from where the blood is taken using a needle. Covering it with a bandaid reduces the chances of an infection. You may also feel lightheaded after the blood test.
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When is the creatine kinase test performed?
- If you are getting dark-coloured urine.
- If you experience myalgia or weakness in muscles, which could be indicative of muscle damage.
- To track the progress of muscle recovery.
- If you have balance problems or disorders.
- If you experience numbness and tingling.
- If you have had a cerebrovascular accident.
- If you intake stalin medicines for controlling your cholesterol levels.
- If you are experiencing physical trauma.
How to prepare for the creatine kinase test?
No specific preparations are required for the creatine kinase test. However, do inform your doctor about any drugs you are currently taking.
How is the creatine kinase test performed?
The creatine kinase test involves taking a blood sample from a vein located in your arm. A syringe is used for the same. The area from where the blood would be taken would first be cleaned with an antiseptic solution. Once the blood sample has been collected, it will be sent to the laboratory.
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Interpreting the creatine kinase test results
Creatine kinase tests can be easily read with reference to the normal range corresponding to one’s age, gender, and ethnicity.
Normal results, which show the range of creatine kinase between 22 to 198 U/L, convey the absence of any muscle damage. Usually, creatine kinase levels in males and in females are less than 171 U/L and less than 145 U/L respectively.
Test results showing creatine kinase in higher than the specified normal range could be due to:
- Muscle damage or inflammation
- Exercise or weight lifting (moderate increase is there; athletes generally have high creatine kinase levels)
- Muscular dystrophy/diseases/disorders
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Hormonal imbalance
- Surgical procedures
- Seizure disorder
- Different types of infections
- Connective tissue disease
- Celiac disease
- Kidney failure
- Chronic illness
- Deep vein thrombophlebitis
- Intake of certain drugs
- Heart disease
- Brain disease
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Alcohol withdrawal delirium
- Dermatomyositis
- Electric shock
- Lung infarction
- Trauma and burns
- Obesity
- Cancer
- Hypothermia
- Metabolic disturbances
- Hereditary m//’otor and sensory neuropathy
- Lou Gehrig’s disease
A low creatine kinase test result is not life-threatening but could be indicative of:
- Early pregnancy
- Muscle atrophy
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
Continuously decreasing levels of creatinine kinase test may signify muscle recovery. On the other hand, continuously increasing levels may signify growing muscle damage with no healing or improvement. Immense elevation in the creatine kinase levels could convey the seriousness of the muscle damage.
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