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Measures creatine kinase, an enzyme released when muscle tissue is damaged.
Raised levels may be associated with muscle injury, intense exercise, myocardial infarction, or certain muscular disorders.
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Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme found mainly in your muscles. When muscle is strained or damaged, more CK passes into your blood. A creatine kinase blood test measures how much CK is in your blood, which can help when you’re looking into muscle pain, weakness or recovery.
If you have muscle pain or weakness without an obvious reason, a CK result can be useful information for your GP.
Doctors sometimes check CK if you develop muscle aches while taking a statin. Don’t stop a prescribed statin without speaking to your GP.
Hard exercise raises CK for a while. Some active people check CK alongside their training, ideally with advice from a clinician or coach.
Several everyday things can raise CK, so mention them when you discuss your result:
If you’re checking a muscle problem rather than training load, ask your clinician whether to avoid strenuous exercise beforehand. Questions? Call 01277 652067.
Chest pain is an emergency. If you have chest pain, call 999 — don’t book a blood test.
Yes. Creatine kinase (CK) is also called creatine phosphokinase (CPK). Both names refer to the same enzyme.
Hard exercise can raise CK for several days. If you’re checking a muscle problem rather than your training, ask your clinician whether to avoid strenuous exercise beforehand.
A raised CK means more of the enzyme is in your blood, which often reflects muscle strain or damage. It can be caused by exercise, injury, some medicines or medical conditions, so share your result with your GP.
No. If you have chest pain or think you’re having a heart attack, call 999 immediately.
Speak to your GP first. They may want to check your CK, and they can advise on your treatment. Don’t stop a prescribed statin without medical advice.
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