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Test ID BLOD0178 Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Activity, Blood

Useful For

Evaluation of individuals with episodic or chronic Coombs-negative nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia

 

Rapid testing to assess glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme capacity prior to rasburicase or other therapies that may cause hemolysis or methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficient patients

 

May aid in the creation of a comprehensive patient profile and can ensure appropriate patient monitoring for developing anemia

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD-B


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)

Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution A)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood ACD-B Refrigerated 20 days

Method Name

Kinetic Spectrophotometry

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82955

Reporting Name

G6PD Enzyme Activity, B

Reference Values

≥12 months of age: 8.0-11.9 U/g Hb

 

Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 12 months of age.

Secondary ID

607460

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request (T755) with the specimen.

Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 26174    G6PD ENZYME ACTIVITY, B