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HelpTest Code AK1 Adenylate Kinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Useful For
Evaluation of chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia
Reporting Name
Adenylate Kinase, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Fully clotted | Reject |
Reference Values
≥12 months: 195-276 U/g Hb
Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 12 months of age.
Specimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82657
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| AK1 | Adenylate Kinase, B | 44051-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| AKCL | Adenylate Kinase, B | 44051-1 |
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
1 to 6 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request (T755) with the specimen.