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G6PD
(a.k.a Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Test Code: G6S
Tube type: EDTA
Special instructions
Time limit for add on = 2 days Interfering substances = none known.
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 720 days
Results requiring quantitation are referred to:
Haematology Department
Laboratory Medicine
Level 8 Queens Building
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
BRISTOL
BS2 8HW
Please see linked handbook below for reference ranges if quantitation is required.
Contact Laboratory before requesting
Turnaround Time
7
days
Department: Haematology
Clinical Application
G6PD screening can be used when there is an unexplained haemolytic episode. The main races affected are West Africa, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and S.E Asia.
Links:
» BRI Haematology and Blood Transfusion User Handbook
