Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) | |
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Test NameGlucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = Lavender Minimum Venous Volume (Lavender) = 1mL whole blood Minimum Testing Volume (Pink Microtainer tube) = 500µL whole blood. |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in a lavender top and send to core lab. Sample should be well mixed at time of collection to prevent platelet clumping. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Stability: 24 hours room temperature 48 hours refrigrated. Transportation: Transport at room temperature within 1 hour of collection. Sample Rejection Criteria: Clotted sample, frozen sample, unlabeled or samples of non qufficient quantity (NSQ). |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)daily |
Test Utilization |
Reference ValueNormal:> 7.0 U/g Hb Indeterminate:< 4.0-7.0 U/g Hb Deficient:< 4.0 U/gHb: |
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Test CodeG6PD |
MethodologyEnzymatic/Spectrophotometric |
Testing LocationSMH-Haematology |
Other InformationLast Updated: March 06, 2020
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