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HelpTest Code HK1 Hexokinase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Useful For
The evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative chronic hemolysis
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry (KS)
Reporting Name
Hexokinase, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen 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 |
Reference Values
≥ 12 months: 0.7-1.7 U/g Hb
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than12 months.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82657
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HK1 | Hexokinase, B | 49216-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HKCL | Hexokinase, B | 49216-5 |
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.