Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	G6PD
Specimen Requirements	1 x 5 mL or 1 x 3 mL lavender top EDTA tube Whole blood Neonates:0.5 mL whole blood in lavender top microtainer tube If malaria also ordered, draw 2 tubes.
Specimen Handling	Mix well. DO NOT centrifuge. If G6PD ordered STAT, send directly from collection site to FMC Hematology.
Additional Information
Testing Location	Hematology-FMC
Testing Frequency	Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Alternate Name(s)	G6PD
Reference Interval

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