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HelpTest Code EEEV1 Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
Necessary Information
Metabolic Hematology Patient Information (T810) is strongly recommended and should include clinical history. Testing may proceed without this information, however if the information requested is received, it allows for a more complete interpretation.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution A)
Specimen Volume: 12 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 11 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
Definitive results and an interpretive report will be provided.
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82955-G6PD Enzyme Activity
84087-Glucose phosphate isomerase
84220-Pyruvate Kinase Enzyme Activity
82657-Hexokinase
82657-Adenylate Kinase
82657-Phosphofructokinase
82657-Phosphoglycerate Kinase
82657-Triosephosphate Isomerase
82978-Glutathione
83915-Pyrimidine 5' Nucleotidase
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday