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Pyruvate kinase deficiency of red cells
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency is an inherited lack of the enzyme pyruvate kinase, which is used by red blood cells. Without this enzyme, red blood cells break down too easily, resulting in a low level of these cells ( ...
- ... of pyruvate kinase. Without enough of this enzyme, red blood cells break down faster than normal. This is called hemolytic anemia . This test helps diagnose pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD) .
- ... the problem. Important parts of the CBC include red blood cell count ... Serum haptoglobin levels Serum LDH Carboxyhemoglobin level
