ITEM ID
H018
Item Name
G-6-PD QUANTITATIVE
DOCTOR SPECIALITY
Physician
DISEASE DESCRIPTION
Hematologic Disorders
Test Status
Active
Specimen
3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE..
Method:
Kinetic UV
Report:
Sample submitted by 2nd day of the month. Report issued in 4 weeks.
Usage:
G-6-PD deficiency is a sex linked disorder affecting males whereas females are the carriers. More than 300 variants of G6PD are known, hence deficiency can range from asymptomatic to acute hemolytic episodes. These episodes can be triggered by drugs, ingestion of fava beans, viral and bacterial infections. This assay is useful for evaluation of individuals with Coomb''s negative non-spherocytic hemolytic anemia..
Doctor Specialty:
Physician
Disease:
Hematologic Disorders
Components::
Department:
BIOCHEMISTRY
Pre Test Information:
No special preparation required