G6PD Screen

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

G6PD

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Should be as fresh as possible

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and should reach the lab within 24hrs

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

4ml purple top EDTA minimum 50% fullPaediatric EDTA 90% full 250uL minimum volume

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

72 hours or 24 hours for positive malaria screen

TAT GP/Outpatient

72 hours

Referral lab

local