--- title: Creatine Kinase (CK) Test type: test id: creatine-kinase url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/creatine-kinase-test" price_usd: 18.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 24.99 cpt: 82550 category: General Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=creatine-kinase-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Creatine Kinase (CK) Test > Measures muscle enzyme levels — elevated after intense exercise, muscle injury, or in muscle-wasting conditions, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $18.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $18.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($24.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 82550 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Creatine Kinase (CK) test tell you? Measures muscle enzyme levels — elevated after intense exercise, muscle injury, or in muscle-wasting conditions. Creatine Kinase (CK) is an enzyme found primarily in skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and the brain. When muscle cells are damaged, CK leaks into the bloodstream. Elevated CK can indicate muscle injury from intense exercise, rhabdomyolysis, myositis, statin-related muscle damage, or cardiac events (CK-MB fraction). It is an important baseline for anyone starting statin therapy or an intense training program. **Clinical use:** General health testing provides a baseline snapshot of organ function, metabolism, and key biomarkers — useful for annual checkups, preventive care, and tracking changes over time. ## Who should order it? Adults wanting a routine wellness baseline, anyone re-engaging with healthcare after a gap, and people tracking the impact of lifestyle or medication changes. ## Biomarkers measured - [Creatine Kinase (CK)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/creatine-kinase) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $18.99 | $24.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $18.99 | $24.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Creatine Kinase (CK) test cost? A Creatine Kinase (CK) test costs $18.99 at TestWell — $24.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $100.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $18.99 | $24.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $100.00 | $100.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 374 · Labcorp test no. 001362. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours before testing as it can significantly elevate CK levels. ## Related conditions - Routine health screening (Z00.00) ## Common questions about the Creatine Kinase (CK) test ### How long do Creatine Kinase (CK) results take? Most Creatine Kinase (CK) results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Creatine Kinase (CK)? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Creatine Kinase (CK) cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Creatine Kinase (CK) is $18.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $25. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $100 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Creatine Kinase (CK)? No fasting required for the Creatine Kinase (CK). No fasting required. Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours before testing as it can significantly elevate CK levels. ### Where can I get the Creatine Kinase (CK) done? The Creatine Kinase (CK) is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=creatine-kinase-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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