Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
CPT Code(s): | 82955 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Yellow (ACD Solution A), green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA). Enzyme most stable in acid citrate dextrose (ACD). Specimen Preparation:Do not freeze. Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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