Specimen Collection

2 mL EDTA Blood

250 uL Paediatric Micro-EDTA Blood
Reference Intervals

Normal

Results will be entered as Normal , Deficient or Intermediate followed by a comment.

• Reticulocytosis can mask a G6PD deficiency. If reticulocytosis is present and G6PD deficiency is suspected, suggest a repeat screen when the reticulocyte count returns to normal.
• A normal Screen test does not exclude the presence of female carrier. If clinically indicated, family studies and enzyme assays can be arranged.
• Samples with a Deficient or Intermediate result will be held for 5 days. So a G6PD assay can be arranged if required, please contact: Special Haematology (Ext.22065) .
  

Turnaround Time: Within 1 day

• Available daily on weekdays(Turnaround time 1 working day).
• Out of hours by special request (contact Haematology laboratory on Ext 22067 ).

Contact Information

For further information contact the Special Haematology laboratory (Ext 22065) or:

Dr Anna Ruskova		Ext 22137
Dr Louisa Stone		Ext 22062
Dr Nikhil Rabade		Ext 22071
Dr Peter Bradbeer		Ext 22062

Last updated at 11:25:41 19/08/2024