Methodology
Ultra-Violet; Kinetic
Synonyms
G-6-pd, RBC, G6PD
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01352
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
4-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
EDTA royal-blue top tube, Sodium heparin dark green-top tube, Lithium heparin green-top tube, ACD solution B yellow-top tube, Sodium heparing lead-free tan-top tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
82955
Revised
07-08-16
Initials
SL