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Blood Test Information

G6PD
(a.k.a Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml

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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

 
 

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