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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) or yellow top (ACD solution A)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 younger than 12 months.
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.