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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD),Qualitative
(G6PD)
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Blood
This test is for
Male, Female
Understanding Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD),Qualitative
What is Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD),Qualitative?
The Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase test or G6PD Qualitative test is performed to determine the presence of an inherited deficiency of the enzyme Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase.
What is Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD),Qualitative used for?
The test is performed when recurring symptoms of haemolytic anemia occur, or jaundice develops and persists in newborns. The test is usually performed when all other causes of anemia or jaundice have been checked out to be negative. It is also performed in case of newborns as a screening test within the first few days after birth.
Interpreting Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PD),Qualitative results
Interpretations
The qualitative test checks for fluorescence under UV light. If no fluorescence is detected, the test is declared positive.
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