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: [email protected].
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 – 51 mAU/mL
Units
ug/L