Test Name: Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Screen 
Alternate Test Names G6PD screen 
PLS Test Code G6PDS  Laboratory Haematology 
Specimen Blood  Analysis Performed On Blood 
Container EDTA Tube 4 ml  Container colour Mauve 
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL) Req Vol Paediatric (mL) 0.5 
Reference Ranges Normal 
Turnaround Time Routine 24 Hours  Turnaround Time Urgent 4 Hours 
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed Daily Monday to Friday  Transport Room temperature 
Special Requirements None 
Patient Preparation None 
Collection Instructions Venepuncture 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory No 
Ref Laboratory Name  
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)