Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD)

Specimen:

Test Code

G6PR

Specimen Name

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD)

Collect

Yellow Top ACD Solution A Whole Blood; Also acceptable Sodium or Lithium Heparin Whole Blood; EDTA Whole Blood

Submit

3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1.5 mL heparin or EDTA collection tube; Min: 0.5 mL pediatric collection tube), Refrigerated

Special Handling

ACD collection tubes should be filled to maximum collectible volume and are not recommended for pediatric specimen collection or preservation. Do not freeze.

Rejection Criteria

Clotted, frozen, or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability

Room Temperature: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday

Reported

1-3 days

CPT Codes

  • 82955

Components

Additional Information

Enzyme most stable in acid citrate dextrose (ACD).

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