Test to know Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency | For HCPs
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PK Deficiency

Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency is an underrecognized red blood cell (RBC) disorder characterized by lifelong chronic hemolysis.1,2

Patients may present with a range of symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications.2,3

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Molly M.
Diagnosed with PK deficiency
at 9 months old

Test to Know
PK Deficiency

Molly M. Diagnosed with PK deficiency at 9 months old

Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency is an underrecognized red blood cell (RBC) disorder characterized by lifelong chronic hemolysis.1,2

Patients may present with a range of symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications.2,3

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References: 1. Grace RF, Zanella A, Neufeld EJ, et al. Erythrocyte pyruvate kinase deficiency: 2015 status report. Am J Hematol. 2015;90(9):825-830. 2. Zanella A, Fermo E, Bianchi P, Valentini G. Red cell pyruvate kinase deficiency: molecular and clinical aspects. Br J Haematol. 2005;130(1):11-25. 3. Boscoe A, Yan Y, Hedgeman E, et al. Comorbidities and complications in adults with pyruvate kinase deficiency. Poster presented at: The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, December 7–10, 2019. Orlando, FL.