Cord Blood, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Build info

Synonyms

  • CORD BLOOD, GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE (G6PD)
  • CORDG6PD
  • CORD-G6PD
  • LAB12060

Short Name

CORDG6PD

Procedure Master Number

LAB12060

Procedure ID

135354

Clinical Info

This test is used to evaluate glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. G6PD deficiency, an X-linked disorder, is the most common enzymatic disorder of red blood cells in humans, affecting more than 400 million people worldwide

Specimen Type

Other

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube   2 EDTA Lavender Top tubes
Specimen 8 mL Whole Blood  (3 mL min) from umbilical cord - Tubes must be well mixed to avoid clotting.
Minimum volume:  HgB- send two 500uL lavender microtainer filled to at least 50% 
     and
 G6PD- 0ne lavender top (EDTA) tube

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

1 day Room Temperature
3 Days Refrigerated

Methodology

G6PD: Kinetic - 340 nm
Hemoglobin: Automated cell counter

Days Performed

TAT: 3-5 Days

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Core Lab at CFAM

CPT

PDM

235310

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
COMMENT - HEMATOLOGY LABHEMA HEMATOLOGY COMMENTS Hematology Comments:
G-6-PD, QUANT G6PDQUANT G-6-PD, QUANT G-6-Pd, Quant
HEMOGLOBIN LC HEMOGLOBLC HEMOGLOBIN LC Hemoglobin Lc