Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD), Quantitative, Blood

Test Name (Aliases)

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD), Quantitative, Blood

Test Code

LAB1298

Alternate Code

0080135

Tests Included

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase

Method

Quantitative Enzymatic

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

Days Performed

Reported in 1 - 3 days

Patient Requirements and Prep

Patients who have recently received transfusions have normal donor cells that may mask G-6-PD deficient erythrocytes.

Specimen Type

EDTA or ACD Whole Blood

Collection Container

Lavender EDTA tube or Yellow ACD Solution A tube

Required Volume

3 mL (minimum 1.5 mL)

Specimen Handling

Do not freeze. Transport 3 mL whole blood in original collection tube. (Min: 1.5 mL).  Refrigerate.

Clinical Use

Preferred initial screening test for G6PD deficiency.