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Test 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.


Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD-B

Specimen 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 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82657

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

1 to 6 days