CK-MB Mass An alternative to Tropinin I that aids in diagnosing acute myocardial infarction

• One sample, one run, one instrument; increases efficiency in triaging chest pain patients
• Rapid turnaround time - in as little as 14 minutes (with onboard centrifugation)
• Single and ready to use TestPak™ Cartridges
            o No reconstitution
            o No warming to room temperature
            o Reduction in reagent waste
            o Reduction in contamination
• Heparinized whole blood samples
• Electronic QC (System Check) satisfies daily routine QC requirements permitting liquid QC flexibility
   

CK-MB is found primarily in cardiac tissue.¹ CK-MB can be detected at elevated concentrations following myocardial damage. Abnormal plasma CK-MB concentrations are often associated with ischemia or necrotic heart injury. The increase in CK-MB concentration is often evident within 3 to 6 hours following onset of chest pain, reaching peak concentrations within 12 to 24 hours. CK-MB concentrations will generally return to normal within 24 to 72 hours.² The determination of CK-MB is most beneficial when samples have been drawn at appropriate time intervals post onset of chest pain.