DBS G6PD DEFICIENCY, > 1 MTH

A screening test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in infants over one month old. It helps diagnose this genetic condition that affects red blood cells.

Also known asNbs - Dbs Glucose - 6 - Phosphate Dehydrogenase (g6pd) > 1 Month Nbs - Dbs Glucose - 6 - Phosphate Dehydrogenase (g6pd) > 1 Month

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
DBS G6PD DEFICIENCY, > 1 MTH includes 1 parameter

  • G6pd Enzyme Activity

Test code

9357

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Blood SpotNeoNatal Cards2 SPOTS

Specimen stability information

Blood Spot

Collection instructions

Test For More Than One Month Old Baby. 5 Dried Blood Spots.Clinical History And Diet Details Required

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Thursday TIME - 10:30

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia-neonatal

CPT and Loinc codes

DBS G6PD DEFICIENCY, > 1 MTH

530