- Test Name
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
- Aliases
- G-6PD testing
- Provincial Mnemonic
- G6PDBS
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- To screen for G6PD deficiency
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 7 days when refrigerated
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
7 days refrigerated
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 laboratory site
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18