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22669 Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD),RBC

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD),RBC
Test Code: G6PD
Synonyms/Keywords
Glucose 6 PD​
Useful For
This test is used to identify individuals with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. G6PD deficiency may cause susceptibility to hemolytic anemia after ingestion of certain drugs such as the anti-malarial drug primaquine.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Whole Blood​ EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT)​ 2 mL​ 1 mL​ 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
EDTA Whole Blood​ Refrigerate​ 7 days​
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples, Hemolyzed samples
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ 1-2 times per week​ 6-8 hours​ Spectrophotometry/PSI Analette II System​
Test Information
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ 8.6-15.5 U/g Hgb​
Interpretation
G6PD deficiency in red cells is the basis for certain drug induced hemolytic anemias, especially when exposed to anti-malarial compounds such as primaquine.  Additionally, genetic deficiencies in G6PD are seen in African American and Mediterranean nationalities.  A high frequency of G6PD deficiency occurs in individuals with sickle cell trait.​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82955​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
Synonyms/Keywords
Glucose 6 PD​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Glucose, 6-PD
​Cerner ​Glucose-6-PD, RBC
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Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Whole Blood​ EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT)​ 2 mL​ 1 mL​ 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
EDTA Whole Blood​ Refrigerate​ 7 days​
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples, Hemolyzed samples
Useful For
This test is used to identify individuals with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. G6PD deficiency may cause susceptibility to hemolytic anemia after ingestion of certain drugs such as the anti-malarial drug primaquine.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ 8.6-15.5 U/g Hgb​
Interpretation
G6PD deficiency in red cells is the basis for certain drug induced hemolytic anemias, especially when exposed to anti-malarial compounds such as primaquine.  Additionally, genetic deficiencies in G6PD are seen in African American and Mediterranean nationalities.  A high frequency of G6PD deficiency occurs in individuals with sickle cell trait.​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ 1-2 times per week​ 6-8 hours​ Spectrophotometry/PSI Analette II System​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
82955​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to perform high complexity testing.
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.