G-6-PDH

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PDH)

Trinity Biotech provides a range of tests and components for the quantitative and qualitative determination of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PDH) Deficiency:

  • Quantitative Kinetic tests
  • Qualitative screening test
  • Qualitative Dye Reduction tests

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G-6-PDH) Deficiency is an X-linked disorder. Males who inherit an abnormal gene are invariably affected. Heterozygote females usually have approximately 50% G-6-PDH enzyme activity. It is most common in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, South East Asia and West Africa. It is rare among Caucasians.