Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD)
This test measures a special enzyme called G6PD in your red blood cells. G6PD helps protect your red blood cells from damage. If you have low levels of this enzyme, your red blood cells can break down easily, leading to a condition called hemolytic anemia.
When is it needed?
How to prepare
No special preparation needed. You can eat and drink normally before this test.
More about this test
This test measures a special enzyme called G6PD in your red blood cells. G6PD helps protect your red blood cells from damage. If you have low levels of this enzyme, your red blood cells can break down easily, leading to a condition called hemolytic anemia.
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