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G6PD Test - Qualitative Blood in Borivali
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G6pd Test Overview
Glucose -6-Phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) is a protein that prevents the destruction of the cells by free radicals building up in the body. Abnormality of the enzyme causes RBC's to break down prematurely. G6PD deficiency is one of the most common enzyme deficiency worldwide causing a spectrum of diseases including neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, acute hemolysis, and chronic hemolysis. This is a X-linked inherited disorder and more than 300 different types of G-6-PD variants have been described.
What is glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)?
G6PD is a common enzyme found in red blood cells. It helps convert glucose into energy and prevents oxidative damage to red blood cells. When enzymes convert oxygen molecules into free radicals, which can damage cells, oxidative damage occurs.
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress, which can lead to serious diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. G6PD protects cells from these potentially dangerous molecules. Without sufficient amounts of the G6PD, red blood cells become fragile and more susceptible to destruction, resulting in hemolytic anaemia.
A G6PD test can assist healthcare providers in determining a patient's risk of G6PD deficiency and ensuring they receive the necessary treatment to prevent complications.
Written by: Dr.Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs
G6PD Test - Qualitative Blood Price in Borivali
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The price of G6PD Test - Qualitative Blood in Borivali is ₹ 895
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Frequently Asked Questions
G6PD deficiency is characterized by abnormally low levels of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, a critical substance that maintains the integrity of RBC protecting it from damage or premature breakdown. G6PD deficiency is the most common human enzyme defect. There is no specific treatment, other than avoiding known factors that can trigger hemolysis.
G6PD enzyme testing is essentially performed when an individual has signs and symptoms associated with haemolytic anaemia. A doctor may recommend the test before prescribing medications that are known to cause hemolysis if the patient has G6PD deficiency in conditions when the doctor is unaware of the G6PD deficiency status of the person.
Your doctor may recommend this test for you if you complain of constant fainting, fatigue, if you are suffering from jaundice, rapid heart rate or if you have an enlarged spleen.
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency) also known as favism (after the fava bean) is an X-linked (hence predominantly seen in men) and is a genetic disorder due to defect in a particular gene. This deficiency increases the tendency of and makes the patient more likely to hemolysis (spontaneous destruction of red blood cells) and it leads to jaundice. Various factors trigger it including food, illness and certain medications.
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