Test Code LAB20635 Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, Quantitative (G-6-PD)
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
G6PD
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Whole Blood Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 5.0 mL whole blood refrigerated in original collection tube.
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
8.0 – 19.7 µg/g Hgb
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
82955