- Type: Blood
G6PD Test
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.
All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.
Without these details, tests cannot be processed.
The minimum requirement is the full name, gender and date of birth.
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1. Purchase test online with full name and date of birth.
2. Receive an email with either a request form and the address of our London Wimpole Street location, or a booking link to schedule your test at another location more convenient for you.
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.
Treatment for positive tests is available by payment of a £30 prescription fee.
A prescription token is then sent to you by email and SMS. You can take this to any pharmacy and have your medication dispensed. Typical pharmacy costs for one antibiotic is approximately £10-15 but can be more for certain antibiotics.
G6PD Test