Pyruvate Kinase PK

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Pyruvate Kinase, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Pyruvate Kinase, Serum

EPIC Order Name

Pyruvate Kinase

Clinical Info

Evaluation of nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia
Evaluation of neonatal anemia or jaundice
Evaluation of unexplained noninfectious hepatic failure
Evaluation of unexplained iron overload
Evaluation of unusually severe hemoglobin S trait
Evaluation of unusually severe glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Investigating families with pyruvate kinase deficiency to determine inheritance pattern and for genetic counseling

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Yellow Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) Top Tube or ACD Yellow (Solution B)
Specimen: 6 mL in original tube (1 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 20 Days Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

20 Days Refrigerated

Methodology

Kinetic Spectrophotometry

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT

84220
LOINC Code: 32552-2

PDM

5902187

Result Interpretation

: > or =12 months of age: 5.5-12.4 U/g Hb

Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than12 months of age

Forms