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HelpTest ID PKC Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
Reporting Name
PK Enzyme Activity, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Report Available
5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PKC | PK Enzyme Activity, B | 32552-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PKCL | PK Enzyme Activity, B | 32552-2 |
Useful For
Evaluation of nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia as a part of a profile
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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
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
84220
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
≥12 months of age: 5.5-12.4 U/g Hb
Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 12 months.
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
Kinetic Spectrophotometry (KS)