Creatine Kinase (CK) Blood Test

Measures creatine kinase, an enzyme concentrated in muscle.

Measures

Creatine kinase, an enzyme concentrated in muscle.

Why it matters

CK is released when muscle cells are turning over. It's used when muscle is the question — including muscle symptoms associated with certain medications.

Before you collect

Recent exercise raises CK substantially, and intense or unaccustomed exercise can raise it several-fold for days. Avoid heavy training for at least 48 hours, ideally longer, before collecting — otherwise you'll be measuring your last session.

Suits

People investigating muscle symptoms with a practitioner.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell