PK
Pyruvate Kinase
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB4035
Synonyms:
PK
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube (preferred), green top (heparin) tube, or yellow top (ACD) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Room temperature - unacceptable
Refrigerated - 20 days
Frozen - unacceptable
CPT Codes:
84220 - Pyruvate Kinas (EAP 30035096)
Method:
Enzymatic
Notes:
Patients who have recently received transfusions have normal donor cells that may mask PK deficient erythrocytes.