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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.
Specimen 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
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday