Test Details
Mnemonic
G6PD
Ordering Code
1004700
CPT-4 Code(s)
82955
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood refrigerated in original collection tube.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: ACD or Sodium heparin are acceptable if sent with a Hgb value
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Lavender, ACD:
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Heparin:
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Heparin:
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Enzymatic
Reference Range
8.0 - 19.7 µg/g Hgb
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes