General testing guide G6pd (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) Test: Price, Report & Procedure
Also known as G-6-Pd Rbc, G6Pd Test, This test measures the amount of G6Pd in Rbcs to help diagnose a deficiency.
Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Test Info & Procedure
Group NameINFECTION
FastingFasting not required
Sample TypeEDTA
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report
Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Test Visual Guide
Measures G6PD enzyme activity linked with red blood cell protection from oxidative stress.
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ResultReported as enzyme activity.
What it showsCurrent RBC enzyme signal.
SampleEDTA blood. No fasting required.
Common useG6PD deficiency screening.
How G6PD Works
- RBC enzyme measuredProtects cells from oxidative stress
- Activity reportedLow activity suggests deficiency
- Trigger risk reviewedCertain drugs/foods can cause hemolysis
Typical result context
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Normal activity | lab specific |
| Low activity | deficiency signal |
| Borderline | repeat/context review |
G6PD may be falsely normal during or soon after hemolysis; timing matters.
Why it may be advised
- Hemolytic anemia work-up
- Family history screen
- Medicine safety context
When to discuss it
- Jaundice/hemolysis history
- Family G6PD history
- Before certain medicines if advised
Often reviewed with
- CBC/Hemogram
- Reticulocyte count
- Bilirubin
Simple Testing Flow
- BookSelect G6PD test online
- Home VisitCollection executive arrives
- SampleSample collected as instructed
- Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally
No fasting
- Usually no fasting
- Share recent hemolysis/transfusion history
May affect result
- Recent hemolysis
- Transfusion
- Reticulocytosis
RBC protection
- Helps avoid triggers
- Family history matters
About the Test
Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (EDTA) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 685 against an MRP of Rs. 805, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
G6PD Reference Guide
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
General Educational Range (Not a Report Range)
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result unit | enzyme activity | Use the reference range printed on your final report. |
| Low G6PD | Below lab range | Supports G6PD deficiency evaluation. |
| Normal during crisis | Possible | Testing may be repeated after hemolysis settles. |
Why This Test Is Ordered
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme deficiency | Checks an enzyme that protects red blood cells. |
| Hemolytic anaemia review | Used when red cells break down too quickly. |
| Medicine safety | May be checked before medicines that trigger hemolysis. |
Symptoms And Who Should Test
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Jaundice, dark urine, fatigue, pale skin, fast heartbeat. |
| Risk context | Family history, male sex, African/Mediterranean/Asian ancestry. |
| Trigger context | Certain medicines, infections or foods can trigger symptoms. |
Preparation And Interpretation Notes
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Timing | Avoid testing during/just after acute hemolysis when possible. |
| Interpretation | Genetic and clinical context matter. |
Sources:
MedlinePlus G6PD Test
Service available in Cities
Home sample collection for Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Aurangabad Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Cachar Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Gurgaon Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanchipuram Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Kochi Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Kota Kozhikode Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mangalore Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Navi Mumbai Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajahmundry Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Secunderabad Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra South 24 Parganas Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thane Thanjavur Thiruvananthapuram
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Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase Test Price
Test conducted by
Thyrocare Technologies Limited
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Rs. 805
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