Preferred Sample Type
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 laboratoryTurnaround Time
14 daysSample Stability
4°C for 3 daysPyruvate 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.