Can a person with high CPK donate blood?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Can a person with persistent high creatine phosphokinase (CPK) count of 13000 - 17000 IU/L donate blood? Does blood with high CPK count useful for blood transfusion? Please help.
Hi,
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Creatine phosphokinase is an enzyme that is normally present in muscles, heart, brain, etc. Blood donation guidelines do not specify anything related to higher CPK levels and blood transfusion. CPK is released into blood stream following vigorous exercise even in a healthy individual but is normally cleared through kidneys in 72 hours maximum. However, those who exercise regularly have a relatively higher level of CPK. But, such persistent high levels of CPK require further investigations to identify the cause. I hope this helps. Thankyou and take care. Regards.
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