Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Assay, Blood

Diagnostic Use

Quantitative determination of G6PD in blood

Department

Haematology - Special Tests

Delphic Registration Code

HAS

Synonyms

G6PD assay
RBC enzymes - G6PD assay
Red cell enzymes - G6PD assay

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

1431

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Additional Specimen Information

Delivery to lab: ambient temperature, 4°C if overnight

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

Normal or deficient

Reference Intervals

Patient Normal Range = 4.6 – 13.5 U/g Hb

 

Test Method

Trinity Biotech Glucose-6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase assay kit; the quantitative, ultraviolet, kinetic determination of G6PD in blood at 340nm

Non-Funded Test Cost

$520.89 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1431

Samples referred for G6PD assay from outside Christchurch will have a G6PD screen performed at CHLabs to confirm result prior to assay
Sample stability 7 days at 4°C -if referring a sample from outside Christchurch
Please include clinical details and a full family history
Test Availability: Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1700 (urgent testing by arrangement)

Contact Information

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