Investigation Name:Pyruvate Kinase Red Cell Deficiency/Quantification

Alias or Abbreviation:PK Deficiency

Pathology Laboratory:Haematology Laboratory (Referred Test)

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Minimum Sample Volume:2.7ml

Expected Turnaround Time:4 weeks

Test Code:PK

Sample Type:

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Samples are posted Mon-Thurs via special delivery. Samples are only sent with the approval of a Consultant Haematologist

Reference Laboratory Details:Haematology Department
G-Block, Pathology Centre
Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Posting Address / Requirements:Can be dispatched via routine post as long as the sample is recent.
If the sample is 3 days old, send by Taxi.
Samples can be valid for 21 days if kept at 2-8'C

Dispatch Mon - Thurs only

Telephone before sending.