- G6PR
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
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Additional Information
Enzyme most stable in acid citrate dextrose (ACD).
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