Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood QPKIN

Method(s) Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Specimen Required
Collect

One 10 mL yellow (ACD) top tube.

Also acceptable: Whole blood collected in lavender (EDTA) top tube.

Transport

6 mL whole blood refrigerated (Min: 1 mL).

* Collection Instructions *

  • Send specimen in original tube.
  • Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable

Refrigerated: 20 days

Frozen: Unacceptable

Schedule Mon-Sat
CPTCode 84220
Notes Performing Laboratory - Mayo Clinical Laboratories
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

Greater than or equal to 12 months: 5.5-12.4 U/g Hb
Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 12 months of age.

No Appointment Necessary
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