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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Screen, RBC, quantitative
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | G6PD |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | End point UV Spectrophotometry |
| Container type | Lavender top |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 4 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL blood |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample. Do not centrifuge. Order Quest # 23572P. Ship refrigerated. |
| Units | U/g Hgb |
| Normal range | 4.6-13.5 U/g Hgb |
| Synonyms | G-6-PDH; G6PD; G6PDH; red cell enzymes |
| Turn around times | Test performed Tuesday-Saturday. Turnaround time: 2-5 days. |
| Additional information | To convert U/g Hgb to MU/mol Hgb (SI units) multiply by 0.0645. |
| LOINC code | 2356-4 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:54 AM |
| Entry Number | 407 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667