Pyruvate Kinase

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The pyruvate kinase test is a blood test used to measure the levels of pyruvate kinase in your body. Used to diagnose hemolytic anemia or Pyruvate kinase deficiency is a genetic disorder that is autosomal recessive.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Purple Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

4 days (or maximum storage time for EDTA)

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

6.2 - 14.2 U/gHb

UKAS number

N/A

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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