ENZYME TESTS

Creatinine kinase (CK)

•an enzyme which is produced by the majority of muscle cells

i.CK-MB:   this is mostly found in the heart muscle 

                   cells

ii.CK-BB:   this is mostly found in the brain

iii.CK-MM:this is mostly found in the heart and    

                   skeletal muscles

•usually recommended for people who have had chest pain

 or weakness in the muscles/ suspected having heart attack

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Troponin

•protein that helps the muscles to contract

•found in the cardiac and skeletal muscle cells

•3 types of troponin: 

i.Troponin C (TnC)

ii.Troponin T (TnT)

iii.Troponin I (TnI)

•Specific to the CK test for those who are suspected of having 

  heart attack

•       How to perform