G6PD (Quantitative) RBC

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.

Orderable as Urgent? 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
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 31 Oct 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Reference Value(s).


  • 17 Mar 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 17 Oct 2022 01:00 PM

    Update of reference interval.

  • 15 Aug 2022 12:00 AM

    Updated Test Name, Specimen Requirements and Reference Value(s).

  • 19 Oct 2021 03:35 PM

    ​Update Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025