G6PD Screen

Test Information

Test Name

G6PD Screen

Department

Haematology

Price

$45.00

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

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

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)