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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||||||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) (Synonym: G6PD Screen, G6PD Confirmation) | ||||||||
| Clinical Indications: | Testing for congenital hemolytic anemia, especially if it is induced by oxidative stress (eg. eating Fava/Broad beans). Testing prior to initiation of oxidative medications such as primaquine (anti-malarial). | ||||||||
| Ordering Alert: | CBC must also be ordered/available for testing at the same time of G6PD. Reticulocyte Count is recommended. Specimen collection for G6PD shall be collected prior to transfusion of red cells. | ||||||||
| Collection Alert: | Test cannot be collected by Mobile Collection Service. | ||||||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB571 | ||||||||
| Test Code: | G6PD | ||||||||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||||||||
| Specimen Source: | Venous, Arterial, Capillary and Central Line | ||||||||
| Primary Container: | Lavender EDTA | ||||||||
| Alternate Containers: | Microcollection EDTA | ||||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1 mL Microcollection 0.5 mL | ||||||||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Ensure tube is completely filled. Mix well immediately after collection by inverting tube 8 to 10 times. | ||||||||
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| Stability and Storage: | 7 days at 2 – 5 °C | ||||||||
| Processing: | DO NOT centrifuge. Refrigerate immediately. | ||||||||
| Transportation: | Refrigerated Calgary Zone: If G6PD is ordered STAT, send directly from collection site to FMC Hematology. | ||||||||
| Testing Schedule: | Batched | ||||||||
| Reference Interval: | See Laboratory Report. | ||||||||
| Critical Value: | See Laboratory Report. | ||||||||
| Testing Area: | Hematology | ||||||||
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| Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||||||||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, January 8, 2024 | ||||||||
