Test ID 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.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request (T755) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluation of chronic nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Reporting Name
Adenylate Kinase, 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 |
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.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
1 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test 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 |
---|---|---|
AK1 | Adenylate Kinase, B | 44051-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
AKCL | Adenylate Kinase, B | 44051-1 |