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Test ID G6PDC Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Activity, Blood


Specimen Required


Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

-EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood


Secondary ID

608417

Useful For

Evaluation of individuals with episodic or chronic Coombs-negative non-spherocytic 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

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD-B

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood ACD-B Refrigerated 20 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Fully Clotted Reject

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood

-EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood

 

≥12 months of age: 8.0-11.9 U/g Hb

 

Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 12 months.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82955

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

5 days