Pyruvate Kinase Screen, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Qualitative screen for Pyruvate Kinase deficiency

Department

Haematology - Special Tests

Delphic Registration Code

HAS

Synonyms

PK screen
RBC enzymes - PK screen
Red cell enzymes - PK screen

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

1418

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)

1.0

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 1.0mL EDTA whole blood

Interpretation

Normal/deficient

Reference Intervals

Normal/deficient

Test Method

Fluorescent spot test (Beutler)

Non-Funded Test Cost

$68.24 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1418

Sample stability 7 days
Deficient results confirmed by assay - please see PK Assay listing for details
Test Availability: Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1700

Contact Information

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