Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency screen
- Description
- G6PD deficiency is a common hereditary enzyme deficiency causing varying degrees of haemolytic anemia; can cause favism, some drug induced haemolytic anemia's, and chronic nonspherocytic haemolytic anemia. Any samples with a deficient screen will have a full G6PD assay performed.
- Clinical details
Haemolytic anaemia, family history of G6PD deficiency
- Reference range
Not relevant
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Blood Sciences : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Red Cell
- Sample type and volume required
Minimum 1 ml EDTA blood. FBC and reticulocyte count must be performed and results sent with samples. Samples with a reticulocyte count > 150 x 10 9/L or WBC > 25 x 10 9/L will require a G6PD assay to be performed.
- Special sample instructions
Blood transfusion within the last four months will affect results. Any red cell transfusion given must be declared on the request form.
- Storage and transport
Samples can be sent first class post. Samples must be received in the laboratory within 3 days of collection. If there is a delay in sending store at 4°C
- Turnaround time
5 working days
- Cost
Please contact Business Development for pricing enquiries
- Time limit for extra tests
Depends on tests required. Contact laboratory for further details.
- Contacts
Specialist Red Cell Laboratory
Phone – 020 4591 0045
Synnovis Hub
Floor 2
Friars Bridge Court
41-43 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8NZ