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Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Activity, Blood

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Synonym(s)

Favism, G6PD, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia, CNSHA

Test ID
G6PD1
General Information

Evaluation of individuals with episodic or chronic Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia.
Rapid testing to assess glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme capacity prior to rasburicase or other therapies that may cause hemolysis or methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficient patients. 
May aid in the creation of a comprehensive patient profile and can ensure appropriate patient monitoring for developing anemia"

Container Type

Whole Blood ACD-B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

6mL

Alternate Specimen Type

Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution A)

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Minimum Sample Volume

1mL

Stability

Refrigerated 20 days

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Gross hemolysis

Methodology

Kinetic Spectrophotometry

Estimated TAT

1-4 days

Testing Schedule

Monday through Friday

Retention

7 days

STAT Orderable (Y/N)

No

Performing Lab

Mayo

LOINC Code(s)

32546-4