G6PD (Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase) Blood Test

G6PD is an important enzyme that helps protect red blood cells from damage. A deficiency in G6PD can lead to episodes of red blood cell breakdown (haemolysis), which may cause anaemia, jaundice, and fatigue, particularly after exposure to certain medications, infections, or foods.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
6 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • G6PD activity

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
6 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Metabolic disorders

  • G6PD activity

About this test

G6PD is an important enzyme that helps protect red blood cells from damage. A deficiency in G6PD can lead to episodes of red blood cell breakdown (haemolysis), which may cause anaemia, jaundice, and fatigue, particularly after exposure to certain medications, infections, or foods. This test helps diagnose G6PD deficiency, a genetic condition that is more common in certain ethnic groups.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.3/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 30th percentile of diabetes tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 6 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £119.00 against a median of £60.00 for the 18 similarly sized diabetes tests we track (+98%).

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