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Results vary depending upon the testing method used. In general, a normal value is 179 ± 16 units per 100mL of red blood cells.

Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

Low levels confirm pyruvate kinase deficiency.

Review Date: 03/21/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; James R. Mason, MD, Oncologist, Director, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program and Stem Cell Processing Lab, Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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