| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
6590
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
| Methodology: | N/A |
| Performed: | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Specimen requirement: Type: Lavender (EDTA) - 1 ml whole blood Specimen preparation: Mix 1 part whole blood with 9 part Red Cell Lysing Reagent to obtain a homogenous hemolysate. Assay immediately after preparation of hemolysate. G-6-PDH activity is unstable in hemolysate. Storage/Transport: REFRIGERATED Stability: Red cell G-6-PDH is stable in whole blood for one week refrigerated (2–8°C), but is unstable in red cell hemolysates. Freezing of blood is not recommended. Since activity is reported in terms of number of red blood cells or grams hemoglobin, the red cell count or hemoglobin concentration should be determined prior to performing the G-6-PDH assay.
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 82955 |