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G6PD (Quantitative) RBC

Test Code:

BC0051

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

EDTA tube

Specimen Requirement

Whole Blood EDTA
Adult: 3 mL blood
Paediatric and Neonate: 500 uL blood

Gently invert tube 10 times immediately after blood sample has been taken. This is extremely important to avoid micro-clotting and thus ensures that the results are reliable.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

Batch testing at 0800 hrs and 1500 hrs

Reference Value(s)


G6PD (Quantitative), RBC
Age GroupGenderReference Interval
0 – 6 monthsFemale & Male

9.4 – 18.5 U/g Hb

G
6PD activity < 1.2 U/g Hb indicates severe deficiency (WHO Class I / II variants)

G6PD activity 1.2 to 7.4 U/g Hb indicates partial deficiency (WHO Class III variants)

 

6 months – 12 yearsFemale & Male

8.2 – 16.8 U/g Hb

G6PD activity < 1.1 U/g Hb indicates severe deficiency (WHO Class I / II variants)

G6PD activity 1.1 to 6.5 U/g Hb indicates partial deficiency (WHO Class III variants)

 

>12 yearsFemale & Male

7.2 – 12.7 U/g Hb

G6PD activity < 0.9 U/g Hb indicates severe deficiency (WHO Class I / II variants)

G6PD activity 0.9 to 5.6 U/g Hb indicates partial deficiency (WHO Class III variants)



Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily in 2 batches

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

G6PD (Quantitative) RBC BC0051
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