CK-MB
Test Code: MTC00263
Heart Health Analysis
CK-MB test measures a specific enzyme in the blood that indicates heart muscle damage.
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
Without Fasting
TAT:
Results Within 4 Hours
12.
000
KWD
+ Home visit fee per region
Test Details
CK-MB test determines the amount of this cardiac-specific enzyme in the blood. CK-MB levels rise when heart muscle cells are damaged, such as during a heart attack. The test is used to diagnose heart attacks, monitor treatment, and assess the extent of heart injury.
The main purpose of the CK-MB test is to detect heart muscle damage.
An elevated CK-MB level indicates that heart cells have been injured.
Yes, in some early or minor cases, CK-MB may be normal despite a heart problem.
CK-MB usually remains elevated for several hours up to two days after a heart attack.
No, elevated CK-MB can occur in other conditions such as severe infections or kidney failure, not always a heart attack.
CK-MB helps assess the severity of heart injury by measuring enzyme levels and the extent of elevation.
Other causes include severe infections, kidney failure, pulmonary embolism, or physical trauma to the heart.
CK-MB is more specific to the heart compared to other muscle enzymes.
Doctors use CK-MB results to determine the extent of heart damage, the need for urgent treatment, and to monitor response to therapy.
Elevated CK-MB can be prevented by maintaining heart health, controlling risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and avoiding extreme physical stress.
