Pyruvate Kinase Assay (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PKSA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7894

Synonyms

PK Assay

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Stable at room temperature for 24 hours or 6 days at 4'C.
Any specimens transported overnight should be transported on wet ice.

WHOLE BLOOD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Prior arrangement is essential. Please contact the Haematology laboratory at LabPlus.
Performed if screen is positive at discretion of LabPlus.

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