Hospital Wanita & Kanak-Kanak Sabah

G6PD Quantitative Assay

Specimen / Volume: Blood, 1 - 2 mL (Adult) or 0.5 mL (Paeds)

Container: EDTA Tube x2

TAT: 7 Days

Referral Location: Hospital Wanita Dan Kanak – Kanak Sabah

Note 1: Monday and Tuesday only. 

Note 2: Test Requirements;

a. Normal reticulocyte count: </= 8% (neonate), </= 2.5% (paediatric/adult)

b. Total White Cell: </= 20 x 10^9/L (neonates), Normal (paediatric/adult)

c. 2 months after acute hemolysis

d. 3 months after blood transfusion

Special Form: G6PD Quantitative Assay Request Form