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G6PD, Quantitative and Red Blood Cells

Order Code
13274
CPT
82955, 85041
Test Details
Synonyms

G6PD, RBC; G6PD Quantitative; G6PD Enzyme Activity; G6PD Assay (Red Blood Cells)

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Test Overview

Measures G6PD activity relative to red blood cells. Confirms G6PD deficiency.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
13274
CPT
82955, 85041
Test Details
Synonyms

G6PD, RBC; G6PD Quantitative; G6PD Enzyme Activity; G6PD Assay (Red Blood Cells)

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Test Overview

Measures G6PD activity relative to red blood cells. Confirms G6PD deficiency.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days