- Test Name
- Pyruvate Kinase
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- PYRKRBC
- LOINC Test Code
- 2912-4
- Description and Primary Use
- To detect deficiency of pryuvate kinase enzyme in hemolytic states.
- Reorder interval
- TAT
- 14 days (sen out test)
- Test Cost
- $140.00
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Sample sent out of the province for testing. Stability is 20 days in the fridge.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 laboratory site
- Last Updated
- 28-May-19