- Type: Blood
G6PD Test
No appointment needed
Laboratory test
Results by e-mail
Treatment available if needed
This is a G6PD blood test. It will tell you if your body has deficiency of the enzyme G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase).
What is G6PD deficiency?
G6PD deficiency is an inherited condition. It is when the body doesn’t have enough of an enzyme called G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase). This enzyme helps red blood cells work correctly. A lack of this enzyme can cause haemolytic anaemia. This is when the red blood cells break down faster than they are made.
What causes G6PD deficiency?
G6PD deficiency is inherited. This means it is passed down from parents through their genes.
Women who carry one copy of the gene can pass G6PD deficiency to their children.
- Men who get the gene have G6PD deficiency.
- Women who get the gene are carriers. They often don’t have symptoms. But they can pass the gene onto their children.
Who is at risk for G6PD deficiency?
G6PD deficiency occurs most often in men. It is rare in women.
The disorder affects about 10 to 14 out of 100 African-American men in the U.S. It is also common in people from the Mediterranean area, Africa, or Asia.
The severity of the disorder varies, depending on the group. In African Americans, the problem is mild. It mainly affects older red blood cells. In whites, the disorder is often more serious.
Results:
Results take 4 working days * and will be e-mailed to you with a doctor's explanation.
* Indicative timings only. Actual result may be earlier or slightly later.
1. Purchase test online with full name and date of birth.
2. Attend Patient Reception for your STI test at a walk-in laboratory in London.
3. You will recieve a text message notification when your results are ready. They will be sent to you discreetly by email.
4. In the event of a positive test result, we provide STI treatment if needed.
All laboratories need information regarding the client to identify their individual sample.
Without these details, tests cannot be processed.
The minimum requirement is the full name and date of birth.
You can enter these details securely in 'Order Special Instructions' at the CART stage of the order process. Alternatively, you can email these to us at: info@stitest.london
The Doctors Laboratory
76 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 9RT
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Treatment for postive tests is available by payment of a £25 prescription fee.
The medication is then delivered to you from our pharmacy partner e-Medicina. Typical costs for one antibiotic is approximately £10.
G6PD Test
Location
Patient Reception
The Doctors Laboratory
76 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 9RT
Mon - Fri: 7am - 7pm
Saturday: 7am - 1pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed