Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Screen, Blood

Diagnostic Use

The Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase screen is used for the qualitative, visual fluorescence screening of G6PD in whole blood

Department

Haematology - Special Tests

Delphic Registration Code

HAS

Synonyms

G6PD screen
RBC enzymes - G6PD screen
Red cell enzymes - G6PD screen

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

1417

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)

4.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Additional Specimen Information

Sample Delivery to Lab: ambient temperature, 4°C if overnight

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

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

Interpretation

Normal or deficient

Test Method

Trinity Biotech G6PDH Deficiency Screening Kit - fluorescent spot test

Non-Funded Test Cost

$49.84 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

1417

Additional Costing Information

Please indicate when a result is required urgently and testing will be undertaken as soon as possible

Sample stability 7 days.
Deficient results confirmed by G6PD assay - please see G6PD assay listing for details.
Test Availability Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1700 (urgent testing by arrangement)

Contact Information

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