G6PD, Qualitative (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) Test
- Category
- Blood
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 3 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Uses a qualitative screening method to check the activity of G6PD, an enzyme that protects red blood cells from damage.
Why this test is performed?
G6PD deficiency can cause red cells to break down (haemolysis) after certain medicines (e.g., primaquine, dapsone, some antibiotics), fava beans or infections. It is checked before primaquine for malaria and in newborn jaundice.
Who should take this test?
Tiredness, weakness, pale skin, fever, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding; routine health check-ups.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
Avoid triggers such as fava beans, mothballs (naphthalene) and specific medicines. Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about the deficiency.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 31–55 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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