Pyruvate Kinase

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

PK

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Monday – Thursday only

DO NOT SEND ON A FRIDAY

Sample referred to :Specialist Red Cell Laboratory, Synnovis Hub, Floor 2, Friars Bridge Court, 41 – 43 Blackfriars Road, SE1 8NZ

Telephone: 020 4591 0045

Please request FBC and Reticulocytes with request

Blood transfusion within the last 4 months will affect the result. Please declare on request form

Raised reticulocytes and/or white cell count may affect the assay

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and should reach the lab within 24hrs

Reference range

11.0 – 19.0 IU/g Hb as per referral laboratory

Tube type

Tube type info

4ml EDTA (purple top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 tube minimum 1 ml EDTA

Assay frequency

Non Routine

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

NA

TAT Inpatient

14 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

14 days

Referral lab

Specialist Red Cell Laboratory, Synnovis Hub, Floor 2, Friars Bridge Court, 41 - 43 Blackfriars Road, SE1 8NZ