Glucose Phosphate Isomerase (GPI) Assay
- Description
- GPI deficiency results in hereditary nonspherocytic haemolytic anaemia
- Reference range
38 – 83 IU/g Hb
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Blood Sciences : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Red Cell
- Sample type and volume required
Minimum 1 ml EDTA blood. If more than one enzyme assay is required then > 1.0 ml of blood will be required.
- 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 and send a normal sample collected on the same day to act as a travel control.
- Turnaround time
10 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