Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Hematology

Test Name:

GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE - QUALITATIVE SCREEN (G6PD) - HSC - (B)

Test Code: GPD

Clinical Information:

Test performed at: HSC Hematopathology

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 367861
Alternate Device:	2 - Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 363706

Specimen Required:

Blood: 4.0 mL

Pediatric Blood: 1.0 mL

When venipuncture is unsuitable, collect capillary blood in an EDTA microtainer.

Referral:

For referred in samples:
Perform CBC and reticulocyte count if possible
Include a copy of the report
Store sample at 2 - 10°C
Ship refrigerated
Peripheral blood smear is NOT required

Requisition:

_SH Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-92)

_SH Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Non Winnipeg Brandon (R250-10-91)

_SH Winnipeg Brandon Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-94)

_SH Winnipeg Brandon Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-93)

Reference Values:

See Report.

Availability:

Specific days

Test performed on Tuesday only. All Stat requests must be approved by Hematopathologist on Red Cell Investigation Service. For off hours, approval by Hematopathologist on call.