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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Screen

Alternate names:

G6PD Screen

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

G6PS

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

EDTA

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

0.5 mL

Notes:

The results of this assay should be interpreted with the haematological status of the individual in mind at the time of testing.

Samples which have been determined deficient or intermediate by the screening method should be assayed by a quantitative method.

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

8 hours

Reference Interval:

Normal

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Notes:

Recently drawn whole blood specimen stored in the refrigerator (less than one week).