Test ID AKC Adenylate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
-EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
Secondary ID
608421Useful For
Assessment of adenylate kinase activity as part of the evaluation of chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Fully clotted | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
-EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
≥12 months: 195-276 U/g Hb
Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 12 months.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82657
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday