A CK test is a blood test that measures CK levels. It is used to diagnose and monitor several health conditions, such as trauma-related muscle injuries and muscular dystrophy.

A creatine kinase test is a blood test that measures levels of the enzyme creatine kinase. High levels can indicate several injuries and conditions.

A female patient with HIV, treated with HAART and a fibrate, developed persistently elevated CPK following a chiropractic adjustment. Aggressive IV hydration has not shown results.

Spinal muscular atrophy is usually diagnosed with a simple blood test. If genetic testing isn’t able to confirm SMA, there are other ways to see if your child has this disease that makes muscles ...

A simple and inexpensive blood test for any boy with symptoms and signs of motor delays and abnormalities could speed up the process of potentially diagnosing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.