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CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB) Test

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Creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) is one form of the enzyme creatine kinase (CK), an enzyme found primarily in heart muscle cells. The CK-MB test may help diagnose a heart attack if a troponin test is not available.
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Creatine Kinase (CK) Blood Test

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Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme found in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. High amounts of CK are released into the blood when there is muscle damage. A CK blood test may be used to detect inflammation of muscles (myositis) or muscle damage due to muscle disorders (myopathies).
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Creatinine Test

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Creatinine tests can help assess kidney function. Creatinine levels can be measured through blood or urine.
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Adolase Test

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Aldolase is an enzyme the body uses to transform sugar into energy. Blood levels of aldolase may rise when there is damage or disease in the muscles.
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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test

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Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is released when cells in the body are damaged. Measuring LDH can show if tissue has been damaged and help assess certain cancers.
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Cardiac Biomarkers

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Overview of cardiac biomarkers, used to help diagnose acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and cardiac ischemia
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Renal Panel Test

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What is a renal function panel? The renal panel is a blood test that helps assess kidney health. Learn more about the components of a renal panel and how the test is taken and interpreted.
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