Test Code G6PDC Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
-EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-HAEV1 / Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation, Blood
-EEEV1 / Red Blood Cell (RBC) Enzyme Evaluation, Blood
≥12 months of age: 8.0-11.9 U/g Hb
Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than12 months of age.
Specimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory

CPT Code Information
82955
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday