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Pseudonyms

Red Cell Pyruvate Kinase

Collection Requirements

4.5 ml Lithium Heparin Red cell enzyme required for glycolysis. Requesting physician must first consult with Haematologist on call at The Children's Hospital, Westmead (through switch; 9845-000) before ordering this test.

Tube Colour

Light Green

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Haematology

Reference Interval

See report

Availability

Up to one week

Reference Laboratory

Westmead Childrens Hospital, Hawkesbury Road & Hainsworth Street, Westmead NSW 2145. tel 02 9845 3286, Fax 02 9845 3332

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Test code: UNCB

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