The diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis is based on the measurement of which laboratory value?
A) White blood cell count (WBC)
B) Antinuclear antibodies
C) Aspartate aminotransferase
D) Creatine kinase (CK)

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Creatine kinase (CK) is a muscle enzyme that is released into the bloodstream when muscle tissue is damaged. In rhabdomyolysis, muscle damage occurs due to a variety of causes, leading to elevated CK levels.

The Diagnosis of Rhabdomyolysis Is Based on the Measurement of Which