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 | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
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
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
82955
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday