Creatine Kinase
A muscle marker.
Why it matters
Higher levels can show up after intense training or muscle strain.
Optimal musculoskeletal function depends on a multifaceted approach combining physical activity, balanced nutrition, and healthy body composition. Understanding key biomarkers—such as creatinine kinase, uric acid, and lactate dehydrogenase—provides valuable insight into muscle integrity and metabolic health, enabling informed decisions about your wellness strategy.
Sample requirements
Collected by our partnered phlebotomist in your booked clinic appointment. Phlebotomy fee included in the price.
A muscle marker.
Higher levels can show up after intense training or muscle strain.
A waste product linked to joints.
Higher levels can be a sign of risk for joint issues like gout.
An immune marker linked to joint health.
Can be raised when the immune system is reacting to joints.
An energy-related marker found in many tissues.
Higher levels can be a general sign of cell turnover or strain.
This panel reports biomarker data. It does not diagnose any condition. Your results should be reviewed alongside the advice of your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
Choose your test, complete your details and book your appointment (either through an email sent after an order with a UK partnered clinic or on our site for our own clinic).
Visit our Chxhealth Clinic in County Durham or head to one of our 50+ partnered clinics all over the UK.
ISO accredited process through our lab partners. Your sample is analysed using independently certified methods and is double checked for accuracy.
Easy-to-read results sent from us to your inbox.
Symptoms tell you something is wrong. Tests tell you what. This panel measures the biomarkers that connect to how you actually feel — so you can act with evidence, not guesswork.
You have three options:
Reports are typically delivered within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample.
Yes — we're GDPR compliant and your results are stored in encrypted, UK-based databases. You can request deletion at any time.
Every report comes with a plain-English summary and a description of each of the biomarkers which you have had tested.
Lab-validated, expert-reviewed, in your inbox in days.