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HelpTest Code GPI1 Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Enzyme Activity, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood in original tube. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Useful For
The evaluation of individuals with Coombs-negative chronic hemolysis
Method Name
Kinetic Spectrophotometry (KS)
Reporting Name
Glucose Phosphate Isomerase, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood ACD-BSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD-B | Refrigerated | 20 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross Hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
≥12 months: 40.0-58.0 U/g Hb
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 12 months of age.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84087
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GPI1 | Glucose Phosphate Isomerase, B | 44050-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GPICL | Glucose Phosphate Isomerase, B | 44050-3 |
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
1 to 6 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Benign Hematology Test Request (T755) with the specimen.