Pyruvate Kinase

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

PK

Referral code

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Test information

Monday – Thursday onlySample referred to :Haematology department,Hammersmith Hospital,Du Cane Rd,Hammersmith,London.W12 0HSTel: 0208 383 2448

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

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

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

3ml EDTA (purple top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 tube minimum 80% full

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

14 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

14 days

Referral lab