What test can measure injury to skeletal muscle? Dr. Arora suspects a patient has seriously injured his leg muscle. A blood test that measures levels can help determine the extent of his muscle injury.
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Creatine Kinase (also known as CK, or Creatine Phosphokinase [CPK]) is an important diagnostic blood test for myopathies. CK is a type of protein called an enzyme that is especially active in skeletal muscle, heart tissue, and the brain.
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