Test Overview
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
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.
> 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.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
- Pyruvate Kinase (PK), Erythrocytes
- PKRBC
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a yellow top (ACD) solution B tube. Send 6 mL (minimum 1 mL) of intact whole blood. Refrigerate. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.