Also known as: CK-MB test, CPK-MB, Cardiac enzyme CKMB
Blood
Same day / 24 hours
Home pickup
No fasting needed
CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB) is an enzyme found mainly in heart muscle. A blood test for CK-MB helps detect and monitor heart muscle injury, such as a heart attack, often alongside troponin.
Clinical use cases
Why doctors order it
Clinician-led evaluation of muscle injury patterns and selected cardiac contexts
Adjunct marker with clinical assessment and other cardiac tests as advised
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Heart muscle injury
Measures CK-MB enzyme fraction associated with cardiac muscle
Interpretation requires clinical context and often troponin/ECG
About this test
CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB) is an enzyme found mainly in heart muscle. A blood test for CK-MB helps detect and monitor heart muscle injury, such as a heart attack, often alongside troponin.
Clinical significance
CK-MB rises within hours of heart muscle damage and falls within 2–3 days, which makes it useful both for detecting a heart attack and for spotting a second (re-infarction) event. Troponin is more specific, so CK-MB is usually interpreted together with troponin and the ECG.
Get tested if you have these symptoms
Chest pain, pressure or tightness
Pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back
Breathlessness or cold sweats
Known cardiac event being monitored
What this test detects
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Heart muscle injury
Normal ranges
Normal: low / within reference
Elevated: suggests cardiac muscle injury
Reference ranges vary by lab and patient demographic. Interpret with a clinician.
Sample & preparation
Sample type
Blood (Serum)
Fasting
Not required
Report TAT
Same day / 24 hours
Home collection
Available
How to prepare
1Book blood draw (home or lab) or as directed in clinical setting
2No fasting required
3Avoid strenuous exercise 24 hours prior if feasible
4Disclose trauma, injections, workouts, and medications
5Collect serum blood sample via trained phlebotomist
6Download report from View reports
7If for chest pain, seek urgent care
8Do not wait for lab reports
Frequently asked questions
What is the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB)?
CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB) is an enzyme found mainly in heart muscle. A blood test for CK-MB helps detect and monitor heart muscle injury, such as a heart attack, often alongside troponin.
What conditions does the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) detect?
The CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) helps detect and monitor conditions including Heart attack (myocardial infarction), Heart muscle injury.
How should I prepare for the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB)?
Book blood draw (home or lab) or as directed in clinical setting|No fasting required|Avoid strenuous exercise 24 hours prior if feasible|Disclose trauma, injections, workouts, and medications|Collect serum blood sample via trained phlebotomist|Download report from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>|If for chest pain, seek urgent care; do not wait for lab reports|Review with clinician along with ECG and troponin if available
What is the normal range for the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB)?
Normal: low / within reference
Elevated: suggests cardiac muscle injury Note: reference ranges may vary by laboratory and should be interpreted by your doctor in the context of your overall health.
How much does the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) cost?
The CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) is available at ₹689 (MRP ₹2019) on PingMeDoc with free home sample collection. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.
Severe chest pain is a medical emergency
If you have sudden chest pain, pressure spreading to the arm or jaw, breathlessness or cold sweats, call emergency services or go to the nearest hospital immediately — do not wait for a lab test.
How is CK-MB different from troponin?
Both detect heart muscle injury. Troponin is more specific and stays elevated longer, while CK-MB falls faster — which makes CK-MB helpful for spotting a repeat heart attack. They are often measured together.
Does the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test require fasting?
No fasting is required for the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test. You can eat and drink normally before sample collection.
How much does the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test cost at PingMeDoc?
The CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test costs ₹689 at PingMeDoc (MRP ₹2019). Free home sample collection is included. NABL-accredited lab processing. Reports delivered digitally in same day / 24 hours.
How long does it take to get CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test results?
CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test results are typically available within same day / 24 hours after sample collection. You can view and download your digital report from your PingMeDoc dashboard.
What type of sample is needed for the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test?
The CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test requires blood (serum). A trained phlebotomist will collect the sample at your home at your preferred time slot.
Is the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test NABL accredited?
Yes. All lab tests on PingMeDoc, including the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test, are processed by NABL-accredited and ISO-certified labs. Reports are reviewed and available on your dashboard.
Is home sample collection free for this test?
Yes. Home sample collection for the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test is free when booking through PingMeDoc. A phlebotomist visits your home or office at your scheduled time slot.
What conditions does the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test help screen for?
CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB) is an enzyme found mainly in heart muscle. A blood test for CK-MB helps detect and monitor heart muscle injury, such as a heart attack, often alongside troponin. It is commonly used for: Suspected heart attack, Monitoring for re-infarction, Assessing heart muscle injury.
How should I prepare for the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) test?
No fasting required. Tell the clinician when your symptoms started — timing affects interpretation. Serial samples may be taken over time.
Test details are for general information only and not a substitute for medical advice. Reference ranges vary between labs. Always discuss results with a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.
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What this test measures
1 parameters in the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB)
The CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) reports the following parameters. Reference ranges are typical adult values from NABL-accredited partner labs and may vary slightly by lab, age and sex — always read results with your doctor.
Parameter
Reference range
Unit
Creatine Phosphokinase MB (CPK MB)
M: 2–26 · F: 2–24
IU/L
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CK-MB (Creatine Kinase-MB) is an enzyme found mainly in heart muscle. A blood test for CK-MB helps detect and monitor heart muscle injury, such as a heart attack, often alongside troponin.
What conditions does the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) detect?
The CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) helps detect and monitor conditions including Heart attack (myocardial infarction), Heart muscle injury.
How should I prepare for the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB)?
Book blood draw (home or lab) or as directed in clinical setting; No fasting required; Avoid strenuous exercise 24 hours prior if feasible; Disclose trauma; injections; workouts; and medications; Collect serum blood sample via trained phlebotomist; Download report from View reports; If for chest pain; seek urgent care; do not wait for lab reports; Review with clinician along with ECG and troponin if available
What is the normal range for the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB)?
Normal: low / within reference
Elevated: suggests cardiac muscle injury Note: reference ranges may vary by laboratory and should be interpreted by your doctor in the context of your overall health.
How much does the CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) cost?
The CK-MB (Creatine Kinase MB) is available at Rs 689 (MRP Rs 2019) on PingMeDoc with free home sample collection across India. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.
