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Pyruvate kinase

Alternative Names: PK Normal Values: The pyruvate kinase level is measured in relation to the amount of hemoglobin (a normal part of red blood cells) in the sample. The results vary depending upon the testing method used. The laboratory performing the test should be consulted for the range of values seen in healthy individuals. What abnormal results mean: Text Continues Below Low levels of pyruvate kinase confirm pyruvate kinase deficiency. Your health care provider can also distinguish between anemia caused by pyruvate kinase deficiency and other inherited disorders.

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