Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, (G-6-PD), Quantitative : 500

Test Code

G6PDQ or 500

Alias/See Also

G-6-PD

CPT Codes
82955

Instructions

Lavender (EDTA) or royal blue (EDTA).

Transport Container

Transport 1 mL whole blood, (Min. 0.5 mL).

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received frozen.

Methodology
Ultra-violet, Kinetic

Setup Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday

Report Available

2-5 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)

Reference Range

Effective 12/4/2107
7.0-20.5 U/g Hgb

Clinical Significance

G-6-PD is the most common enzyme deficiency in the world. Newborns with G-6-PD may have prolonged and more pronounced neonatal jaundice than other newborns. Older individuals are subject to hemolytic anemia that can be induced by some foods, drugs, and infections.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

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