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Notification Type
Back GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE (G-6-PDH) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:L036 | Specimen Collection:2 Lavendar Whole Blood |
| Component: G-6-PDH, RBC | Method: KS |
| Collection Notes:Fasting specimen is preferred. | |
| Clinical Utility:G-6-PDH deficiency causes hemolytic anemia. In newborns the deficiency can cause prolonged neonatal jaundice. | |
| CPT Code:82955 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Two (2) Lavender Tubes (8 mL) Ambient 48 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days | |