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Operational Medicine 2001
G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase)

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G6PD deficiency is one of a number of causes of hemolytic anemia. In many cases, the hemolysis is mild and not noticed until a provoking incident, such as:
  • Sulfonamides
  • Primaquine
  • Ingestion of Fava Beans
  • Serious viral or bacterial infection

G6PD Levels may be elevated in:

  • Liver failure
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Chronic blood loss
  • Hyperthyroidism

G6PD Levels are decreased in G6PD deficiency.

Normal Values*

G6PD 6.75-9.93 IU/g Hgb

*These are general values taken from a variety of sources. The actual normal values may vary from lab to lab and from one type of testing protocol to another.


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Operational Medicine 2001

Health Care in Military Settings

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Department of the Navy
2300 E Street NW
Washington, D.C
20372-5300

Operational Medicine
 Health Care in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMED P-5139
  January 1, 2001

United States Special Operations Command
7701 Tampa Point Blvd.
MacDill AFB, Florida
33621-5323

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