Creatine Kinase (CK) Blood Test
Creatine kinase is an enzyme found mainly in muscle tissue, including skeletal and heart muscle. Its blood level is measured within muscle-related and b...
What is Creatine Kinase (CK)?
Creatine kinase is an enzyme found mainly in muscle tissue, including skeletal and heart muscle. Its blood level is measured within muscle-related and broader assessment.
Why it's testedWhy check your Creatine Kinase (CK)?
Creatine kinase is measured in muscle- and rheumatology-related panels and some comprehensive panels. It is interpreted alongside the clinical picture.
Panels that include Creatine Kinase (CK)
Creatine Kinase (CK) is a standalone test, but it's often more useful — and better value — checked alongside related markers. These panels include it:
Muscle & Joint Health
This focused 8-marker panel screens the most common, treatable biochemical drivers of muscle and joint symptoms.
Advanced GP3 (Female)
The most comprehensive women's health screen we offer — every major organ system, hormone, vitamin and heart risk marker in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP3 (Male)
Advanced GP3 for men screens 30 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute — no referral needed. Same-week and weekend appointments available.
5–10 minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician before they reach you, with a clear explanation of what they mean and any sensible next steps.
Common questions about Creatine Kinase (CK)
What can affect creatine kinase? +
Levels can be influenced by muscle activity among other factors, so results are interpreted in context. Your clinician reviews the overall picture.
Ready to check your Creatine Kinase (CK)?
Same-week appointments. No GP referral. Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician.
Book now — £44 → All individual markers