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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Glucose-6-Phosphate (Screen)

Synonyms

G6PD Screen

External Price (excl. GST)

33.27

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

4 mL EDTA tube (purple)

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot Transport

Send at 4°C

Test Information

Department

Haematology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

1 week. Same day if required urgently

Additional Information

If screen test is abnormal a full G 6-PD assay will be performed.

Minimum Volume

1 mL EDTA tube (purple) 

Electronic Information

Registration Code

G6PDS

HL7 mapping code

$G6PDS

LOINC Code

2356-4