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Test Code LAB3081 Glucose 6 Phos Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Screen

Important Note

Due to reagent shortages, this assay is being forwarded to Mayo Clinic for the quantitative G6PD enzyme activity (LAB571).

External orders may list this test name as "G6PD and RBC" - the RBC is a component of the G6PD test and does not indicate a separate CBC or Hemoglobin order.

Clinical System Name

Glucose 6 Phos Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Screen

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA Microtainer, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin

Preferred Vol: 0.5 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

 

Note:  

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Frozen specimen.

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 8 C

Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigA rack. Store label with specimen.

 

Off-site collection:  Do not spin. Send whole blood sample refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp 8 h
  Refrigerated 1 w
  Frozen N

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem East

Phone Number: (206) 987-2617

Synonyms

G6PD; G6PD SC; G6PD and RBC;

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M - F, day shift 1 - 3 d

 

Methodology

Method: Enzymatic Rate Reaction

Analytical Volume: 0.050 mL whole blood

Limitations: Analyte is unstable frozen.

Reference Range

Interpretation will accompany patient report.

CPT Codes

82960