Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble compound important in the hepatic synthesis of clotting factors. Clinical indication for requesting: Bleeding disorders, osteoporosis, vascular calcification. PIVKA-II (undercarboxylated prothrombin) will also be measured.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0259 |
| Additional Information | Ideally, overnight fasting sample is required. Protect sample from light at all times e.g. wrap in foil. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by St Thomas': 10 working days. |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: St Thomas' Haemostasis and Thrombosis lab) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum Volume: 1mL. PROTECT SAMPLE FROM LIGHT. Instructions to lab: Separate and store serum in fridge. When booking in, please note whether sample was protected from light in specimen comment. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Vitamin K: 0.15 - 1.55 ug/L PIVKA-II 17.36 - 50.90 mAU/mL |
| Units | ug/L |
| Telepath | LGI superset LVITK. SJUH superset JVITK |
