Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Screen (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AAAA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

The test can be performed up to 76 hours post collection if stored at 4 degrees C

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase quantitative, Glucose-6-phosphate dehyrogenase screen, G6PD

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Usually available routine hours only. Contact the Haematology lab if the test is required urgently e.g. in individuals at risk prior to commencing oxidative drugs.

Specimen Type

  • Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • Please refer to Additional Information below

Additional Specimen Information

Microcollect - 1x full microtainer

Last updated: 09/04/2026