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Glucose – 6- Phosphate Dehydrogenase Screen, Blood. |
| Test | Glucose – 6- Phosphate Dehydrogenase Screen, Blood. |
| Indication | This test is used to detect drug sensitive populations of Red cells due to G-6-PD deficiency; to determine the cause of hemolysis. G-6-PD deficient hemolysis may also be secondary to acute bacterial or viral infections and metabolic disorders such as acidosis. |
| Physiology | G-6-PD quantitation may be useful if deficiency is detecting in screening test. |
| Normal Range | G-6-PD enzyme activity detected. |
| Test Method | Fluorescent NADPH spot test. |
| Related Tests | G-6-PD, Quantitative, RBC enzyme deficiency |
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