Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Assay

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REQUESTING AND COLLECTING
Container(s):
EDTA (5 mL purple-top)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Availability:
Test performed daily (Mon-Fri). Results available up to 3 days after

sample arrival in laboratory.

Reference Intervals:
146 - 376 U.10^12 RBC

Laboratory:
Special Haematology (8382-9145)
Synonyms:
G6PD
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES
Handling and
Store and transport whole blood at 4°C. Sample must be no more than

3 days old. Please send copy of red cell indices results with sample.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH
SydPath Handling:
SPRO: Processing by laboratory only.
Mnemonic:
G6PA

GEcode:
G6A

SydPath
Haematology
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Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010

Reference intervals and availability data is for general guidance only. For specific details contact laboratory or see specific patient reports.

Database managed by Dr Graham Jones at SYDPATH. For questions, comments or suggestions please call via 8382-9100 or e-mail on gjones@stvincents.com.au.