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G-6-PD, RBC

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2330    Geisinger Epic ID:  21581

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL EDTA whole blood; minimum 0.5 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Do not centrifuge.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 48 hours. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: Unacceptable.


Rejection criteria: 

Frozen specimens unacceptable.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82955
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Quantification.


Methodology: 
Kinetic
Synonyms: 

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, G6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase, RBC, G6PD, G6PDR, Quest test code 500


Clinical significance: 

G-6-PD is the most common enzyme deficiency in the world. Newborns with G-6-PD may have prolonged and more pronounced neonatal jaundice than other newborns. Older individuals are subject to hemolytic anemia that can be induced by some foods, drugs, and infections.


Review Date:  12/19/2024

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