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Creatine kinase is basically a type of protein, known as an enzyme. It is mainly found in the heart and the skeletal muscles, with less in the brain.
There are 3 types of creatine kinase:
The main function of creatine kinase is to produce energy for the muscles with the help of substances (natural chemicals) that are present in the muscle cells. A phosphate group add to creatine, known as phosphocreatine. Phosphate turns the creatine into a high-energy molecule
Males: 55 to 170 U/L
Females: 30 to 145 U/L
This test measures the amount of creatine kinase (enzyme) in the blood
It is used to check the muscle issues that damage by:
This test is also used to diagnose the common tests for heart attacks but it is not often used.
Some other tests that are done along with CK:
A creatine kinase test is to be done if you have symptoms of
a muscular disorder like
If the levels of CK are higher than normal then it means you have an injury or disease of the muscles, heart, or brain. The levels of specific enzymes that are elevated can help determine which tissue has been damaged.
The other conditions that higher the level of creatine kinase are:
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