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Creatine Kinase in Epilepsy

Creatine Kinase is a other marker reported as elevated in Epilepsy when patients are compared with healthy dogs. The source does not tie this marker to a specific symptom cluster, so it is best read as a biological signal rather than a symptom predictor. The evidence summarised here comes from Paltrinieri et al. 2017 and reflects averages across cohorts rather than any single patient's result.

↑ ElevatedOther

Summary

Direction in Epilepsy↑ Elevated — higher than in the comparison group
CategoryOther
Compared againsthealthy dogs
SourcePaltrinieri et al. 2017 — doi:10.1111/vcp.12443
Condition atlasEpilepsy Biomarker Atlas

Related Other markers in Epilepsy

Full list: Epilepsy Biomarker Atlas.

Frequently asked questions

Is Creatine Kinase high or low in Epilepsy?

Elevated. Studies summarised in the OSMF atlas report higher Creatine Kinase in Epilepsy than in healthy dogs. Source: Paltrinieri et al. 2017.

Which test measures Creatine Kinase?

The atlas record does not list a standardised clinical test code (LOINC) for Creatine Kinase, which usually means it was measured with research assays or study-specific protocols rather than a routine clinical panel. Check the cited source for the exact method.

Is one abnormal Creatine Kinase result diagnostic of Epilepsy?

No. No single biomarker is diagnostic of Epilepsy. Creatine Kinase findings come from group comparisons, overlap considerably between patients and controls, and vary with study design, timing and comparison group. A result should be interpreted by a clinician alongside symptoms, history and other tests.

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Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). Creatine Kinase in Epilepsy: direction, evidence and what it means. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/epilepsy/creatine-kinase.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-08 · Page generated from epilepsy.json · Browse: Epilepsy atlas · Biomarker Index · All marker pages

Disclaimer: This page is an educational synthesis of published, peer-reviewed research and is not medical advice. Biomarker findings vary across studies with case definitions, comparison groups, timing and assay methods. Direction of change reflects the predominant finding in the cited source and does not establish a diagnostic threshold. Discuss any test result with a qualified clinician.