Pyruvate Kinase, RBC, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- Pyruvate kinase, RBC
- Red blood cell pyruvate kinase
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Whole blood
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Lavender (EDTA) 4 mL
- Alternate collection container: Lavender (EDTA) 3 mL
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 4. mL Full collection tube
- Minimum volume: 1 mL
Transport and stability
- Stable at refrigerated temperature for 20 days
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Clinical interpretation
- Used to evaluate PK deficiency and in the differential diagnosis of hemolytic disorders
Performance
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Results Reporting
- 6 day turn around time by testing laboratory
Last Updated: October 8, 2024