Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

G6PD

Referral code

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Test information

G6PD is a red cell enzyme. It is required during the oxidative process. Deficiency of G6PD can lead to red cell haemolysis. Some food and drugs can cause a haemolytic reaction in G6PD deficient patients. G6PD is a sex-linked inherited disorder

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Li Hep whole blood preferred (EDTA acceptable)

Special requirements

WHOLE BLOOD

Minimum volume

1 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Depts of Blood Sciences and Metabolic Biochemistry, Birmingham Children's Hospital