G6PD QUANTITATIVE

G-6-PD deficiency is a sex linked (X-linked) disorder affecting males whereas females are the carriers. More than 300 variants of G6PD are known, hence deficiency can range from asymptomatic to acute hemolytic episodes. These episodes can be triggered by drugs, ingestion of fava beans, viral and bacterial infections. This assay is useful for evaluation of individuals with Coomb's negative non-spherocytic hemolytic anemia.