Pyruvate Kinase Assay, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Quantitative determination of Pyruvate Kinase in blood

Department

Haematology - Special Tests

Delphic Registration Code

HAS

Synonyms

PK assay
RBC enzymes - PK assay
Red cell enzymes - PK assay

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

1579

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4000

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.0

Additional Specimen Information

Pre-Testing Requirements: Please contact laboratory. Advanced notice must be given to allow for organisation of sample transport and notification to the laboratory at Labplus in Auckland.
Specimen Collection Protocols - Contact laboratory, normal control blood will need to be sent with patient sample

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot 1 x 4.0mL EDTA whole blood, minimum aliquot - contact laboratory

Reference Intervals

Reference range = 11.8 – 21.1 EU/g Hb

Test Method

Sent to Labplus, Auckland.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$785.16 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1579

Referred to Labplus, Auckland
Information on patient clinical details and current blood count results must also be provided to aid with interpretation

Contact Information

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