Methodology
Medical Interp; Kinetic Spectrophotometry (KS)
Synonyms
RBC Enzyme Study; Red Cell Enzymes; EEEVP
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
LAB1010
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5-12 mL Whole Blood (1.5-2 mL Whole Blood for infants only)
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Solution A/B
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 11 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
12 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
5 mL Whole Blood (1.5-2 mL Whole Blood for infants only)
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday. A completed Mayo Metabolic Hematology Patient Infor form is strongly recommended.
Included Tests
G6PH Enzyme Activity, Glucose phosphate isomerase, Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Hexokinase, Adenylate Kinase, Phosphofructokinase; Phosphoglycerate Kinase; Triosephosphate Isomerase, Glutathione and Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase.
CPT Codes
82955, 84087, 84220, 82657 (x5), 82978, 83915
Revised
9/23/24
Initials
SA