G6PD Screen

Test Information

Test Name

G6PD Screen

Department

Haematology

Price

$70.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

EDTA

Testing Location

PLW

Turn Around Time

3 working days

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

No

Processing Information

Registration Code

G6PD

Group Contains

CBC;RETC;G6PD

Notes

  • If the specimen also require ESR and HbA1c, process ESR first then aliquot blood for G6PD
  • Do not Centrifuge, Hand deliver to Haematology

Site Specific Notes

- Tauranga

Send EDTA to PLW Haematology after processing CBC & RETC

- Whakatane

Send EDTA to PLW Haematology after processing CBC & RETC

- Rotorua

Send EDTA to PLW Haematology after processing CBC & RETC

- Taupo

Send EDTA to PLW Haematology after processing CBC & RETC

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

3 days

Interpretations

View Interpretations

Send Away Notes

If abnormal result detected, add on G6PD Assay code (7178) and sendaway to Waikato Hospital Laboratory. (Cost $535.00)