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Department

Haematology Referred Work Haematology

Preferred Sample Type

Pyruvate Kinase - PK

Suitable Specimen Types

EDTA Whole Blood

1 ml whole blood minimum

Specimen Transport

Specimens must be received in the laboratory within 3 days of collection.

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Store at 4°C if delay in transport to referral laboratory

Turnaround Time

14 days

Sample Stability

4°C for 3 days

Pyruvate Kinase - PK

General Information

PK deficiency is probably the most common single known cause of hereditary nonspherocytic haemolytic anaemia.

Notes

FBC and reticulocyte count must be performed and results sent with samples to referral laboratory.

Discuss with haematologist before making this request.

Reference Range

Provided by referral laboratory.

Link to Further Information

http://kingspath.co.uk/tests/haematology/86/

Link to Send Away Laboratory

http://heftpathology.com/biochem-referrals/3-send-away-database/haematology-referred-work-2/special-haematology