Although there are other tests that can be used to assess for muscle and nerve function (e.g. electromyography, muscle biopsy), only markers of muscle injury (muscle leakage enzymes) are routinely evaluated in the clinical chemistry laboratory. These include:
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) – discussed under Liver
- Creatine kinase (CK)
- Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
