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

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

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 Sources

Blood, Cord

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

8 mL ( 4mL in two tubes) (3-4 mL min)

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 Laboratories

NWH CL Send Outs-Labcorp

CPT

PDM

235310

Results

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

Result Interpretation

Age

Male (units/g hemoglobin)

Female (units/g hemoglobin)

0 to 6 days

10.0–20.0

Consistent with deficiency: <4.9

Consistent with borderline/ intermediate range: 4.9–9.9