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HelpTest Code 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 specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Secondary ID
607460Testing Algorithm
The following are available:
-Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency Diagnostic Algorithm
-Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Genotyping Interpretive Algorithm
-Newborn Screen Follow-up for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency
-Newborn Screening Act Sheet Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Special Instructions
- Newborn Screening Act Sheet Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Newborn Screen Follow-up for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency
- Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Genotyping Interpretive Algorithm
- Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency Diagnostic Algorithm
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
≥12 months of age: 8.0-11.9 U/g Hb
Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 12 months of age.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82955
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request (T755) with the specimen.