88905:GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE

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88905:GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE
Alias Names: G6PD / G-6-PD
Methodology: Enzymatic
Edit Date: 8/6/2009
Performed: Daily
Released: 24-48 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 82955-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). Also acceptable: One 8.5 mL yellow top tube (ACD Solution A), or one 4 mL green top tube (heparin).
Handling: Submit refrigerated whole blood. Do not freeze.
Stability: 8 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated. Unstable frozen.
Standard Volume: 3 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL whole blood.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Enzyme is most stable in acid citrate dextrose (ACD).
Patients who have recently received transfusions have normal donor cells that may mask G-6-PD deficient erythrocytes.
Rejection Criteria: Frozen or hemolyzed specimen.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST

Referene Range:
7.0-20.5 U/g Hb

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