Laboratory Services

Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Activity, Blood

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Test Description	Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Synonym(s)	Favism, G6PD, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia, CNSHA
Test ID	G6PD1
General Information	Evaluation of individuals with episodic or chronic Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia. Rapid testing to assess glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme capacity prior to rasburicase or other therapies that may cause hemolysis or methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficient patients. May aid in the creation of a comprehensive patient profile and can ensure appropriate patient monitoring for developing anemia"
Container Type	Whole Blood ACD-B
Specimen Type	Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements	6mL
Alternate Specimen Type	Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution A)
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Minimum Sample Volume	1mL
Stability	Refrigerated 20 days
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Gross hemolysis
Methodology	Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Estimated TAT	1-4 days
Testing Schedule	Monday through Friday
Retention	7 days
STAT Orderable (Y/N)	No
Performing Lab	Mayo
LOINC Code(s)	32546-4