Red Blood Cell Enzyme Deficiency Syndrome

The lab analyst measures the level of glucose–6–phosphate dehydrogenase in the red blood cells from a whole blood collection. This genetic red blood cell enzyme deficiency, more common in Southeast Asians, is the cause of hemolysis of blood cells, which certain foods, drugs, or infections may trigger. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.