Laboratory test
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
Explore the Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase test at PingMeDoc™ for blood counts, clotting or related blood assessments. Check the exact measurements, specimen type, preparation instructions, current price and report turnaround shown in the laboratory catalogue. Ask a doctor whether this test is appropriate for your symptoms or monitoring needs.
Also known as
G6PD Enzyme Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 3–5 days
- Parameters
- 1
What is the Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase?
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase includes Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD). The listed sample is Blood (EDTA). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase measure?
1 parameter. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method | LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) | U/g Hb | Spectrophotometry | 32546-4 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- You do not need to fast. Please tell the lab if you have had a blood transfusion in the last 3 months, as this can make the result falsely normal.
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1 parameter · No fasting required · Report time: 3–5 days
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