CPKMB (Creatinine Phophokinase-MB Fraction )

🔍 Overview

The CPK-MB test measures the MB fraction of the creatine phosphokinase enzyme, which is found mainly in the heart muscle. Elevated levels indicate heart muscle injury, especially during or after a heart attack.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Detect heart muscle damage

• Diagnose acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)

• Monitor cardiac injury after procedures

• Differentiate cardiac vs skeletal muscle damage

• Assess chest pain causes

✔ Specific marker for heart muscle injury
✔ Helpful in early cardiac evaluation

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day / 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: Adults
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required