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Test ID AK1 Adenylate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood

Method Name

Kinetic Spectrophotometry (KS)


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)

Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution A)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Reporting Name

Adenylate Kinase, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD-B

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood ACD-B Refrigerated 20 days

Report Available

1 to 6 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
AK1 Adenylate Kinase, B 44051-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
AKCL Adenylate Kinase, B 44051-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request (T755) with the specimen.

Useful For

Evaluation of chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

82657

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Reference Values

≥12 months: 195-276 U/g Hb

Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 12 months.