CPK, creatinine phosphokinase, is an enzyme present in the body. It is found commonly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. It is essential for muscle function. CPK isoenzyme test helps to determine the level of CPK in the bloodstream. The values of CPK vary in both males and females. The normal range of CPK in males ranges from 39 to 308 U/L, and in females, it ranges from 26 to 192 U/L. Elevated CPK levels are seen in brain injury, convulsions, heart attack, and myocarditis.
Rhabdomyolysis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Rhabdomyolysis is the destruction of muscle tissue that causes the contents of muscle fibers to be released into the circulation. Read on to know more.
