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Pyruvate Kinase

Order Code
206419
CPT
84220
Test Details
Synonyms

Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity Assay

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme assay for diagnosing pyruvate kinase deficiency, a cause of hemolytic anemia.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube or Pink Top EDTA BD Hemograd Closure. Also acceptable: Green-top (Heparin) Tube or Yellow-Top (ACD) Tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 20 days
Order Code
206419
CPT
84220
Test Details
Synonyms

Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity Assay

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme assay for diagnosing pyruvate kinase deficiency, a cause of hemolytic anemia.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube or Pink Top EDTA BD Hemograd Closure. Also acceptable: Green-top (Heparin) Tube or Yellow-Top (ACD) Tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 20 days