(FACTVIEW) CK-MB Rapid Test

The CK-MB rapid test is a diagnostic tool used to measure the levels of creatine kinase MB (CK-MB) in the blood. CK-MB is an enzyme found primarily in the heart muscle. Elevated levels of CK-MB can indicate damage to the heart, such as a heart attack or myocardial infarction.

The rapid test typically involves collecting a small sample of blood from the patient, usually through a finger prick or venipuncture. The sample is then applied to the test device, which contains specific antibodies that react with CK-MB if present in the blood.