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Test ID G6PD1 Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Activity, Blood


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)

Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution A)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Reporting Name

G6PD Enzyme Activity, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood ACD-B

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood ACD-B Refrigerated 20 days

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
G6PD1 G6PD Enzyme Activity, B 32546-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
G6PCL G6PD Enzyme Activity, B 32546-4

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request (T755) with the specimen.

Useful For

Evaluation of individuals with episodic or chronic Coombs-negative non-spherocytic hemolytic anemia

 

Rapid testing to assess glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme capacity prior to rasburicase or other therapies that may cause hemolysis or methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficient patients

 

May aid in the creation of a comprehensive patient profile and can ensure appropriate patient monitoring for developing anemia

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

82955

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Reference Values

≥12 months of age: 8.0-11.9 U/g Hb

 

Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 12 months.

Method Name

Kinetic Spectrophotometry