G6PD

Also known as: G-6-PD

Formal name: Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase

Related tests: CBC, Blood smear, Reticulocyte count, Bilirubin, RBC count, Hemoglobin, Autohemolysis test, Heinz body stain

At a Glance

Why Get Tested?

To determine whether you have an inherited G6PD deficiency

When to Get Tested?

If a child experienced persistent jaundice as a newborn that was not due to another identified cause; when you have had one or more intermittent bouts of hemolytic anemia that appear to be due to an oxidative stress

Sample Required?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm

Test Preparation Needed?

None

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