G6PD Quantitation |
| Alternative Names: | Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Quantitation |
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| Laboratory: | Haematology |
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| Test Code: | G6PDQ |
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Container Types: | |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 0.5 mL |
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| Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass: | 0.5 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Must be discussed with a Laboratory Haematologist
For quantification of G6PD enzyme activity. G6PD screen should be performed in the first instance. |
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| Processing Instructions: | Store at 4'C |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | Twice weekly |
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| External Laboratory: | Women's and Children's Pathology Services, RCH |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at 4'C with Ice Pack
Assay Frequency Bi-weekly (Tuesday and Friday) |
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