Pyruvate Kinase PKIN
| Method(s) | Quantitative Enzymatic |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. Also acceptable: Pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium heparin) or yellow (ACD solution A or B) top tubes. |
| Transport | 1 mL whole blood at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 mL) DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability | Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 20 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5010328 |
| CPTCode | 84220 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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4.6-11.2 U/g Hgb |
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