Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Screen, Blood

Test Code
G6PD


Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood (1.0 minimum)


Transport Container
Lavender Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Stable for 7 days at 2-8 °C. Do not freeze.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.