Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 3 weeks

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Kinetic UV

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Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 6 hrs

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.

Specialty: Physician

Disease: Hematologic Disorders

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: No special preparation required