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G-6-PD, RBC |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2330 Geisinger Epic ID: 21581 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
1 mL EDTA whole blood; minimum 0.5 mL. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen 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 |
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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 |
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Synonyms: |
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase G6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase, RBC G6PD, G6PDR Quest test code 500
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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. | |