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Pyruvate Kinase Assay

EDTA

TestPyruvate Kinase Assay
Common AbbreviationsPK enzyme
Profile
Clinical IndicationPK deficiency is found to cause hereditary non-spherocytosis haemolytic anaemia
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample TypeEDTA
Minimum VolumeMinimum 1ml
Special PrecautionsBlood transfusion within the last 4 months will affect results. Any red cell transfusion given must be declared on the request form.
Stability
Turnaround Time10 days
LaboratoryKing's College Hospital, London.
Reference Interval11.0-19.0 IU/g Hb
LimitationsRaised reticulocyte levels and/or raised WBC levels may affect assay
Additional Information
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