Methodology
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Synonyms
Chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia; CNSHA; PK (Pyruvate Kinase); Pyruvate Kinase (RBC)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-6 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Solution B
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in lavender-top EDTA also acceptable. Send specimen in original tube. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 20 Days (preferred); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
84220
Revised
01/30/2023
Initials
DM