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Test Code G6PDS Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, qualitative

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3052995/LAB3052998
NBS code LBC05732/LBC04423
Service code 11278/11279

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following: 

 

Preferred:

Purple Top

Processing Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL

 

Specimen Type: Cord Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen to laboratory immediately

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Whole Blood
Ambient 24 hours (preferred)
Refrigerate 4 days
Frozen Not available

Methodology

Fluorescent spot test

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Sunday, 2am, TAT 1 day

Reference Interval

Normal

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Haematology, 67725354

Update

Last updated 20/06/2026

LOINC Code Information

2356-4