Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD Qualitative) Questions

Yes it is safe in g6 pd deficiency. Do tell your clinician reg your g6 pd status at every consultatipon so that they can take due consideration while prescribing medication which are contraindicated in g6 pd patients.

Hi lybrate-user, hope you are doing well, glucose 6 phospate is an enzyme which prevents oxidative stress in the body deficiency of which causes the rbcs to hemolyse which inturn causes direct billirubin to go high. Chronic high lft may be due to hemolysis. Management includes to avoid foods which cause oxidative stress like red wine, all legumes, blueberries, soya products and certain drugs like sulfa drugs, quinolones, quinine. If it is stil persisting you can consult a hematologist.

There is no cure for G6PD deficiency, and it is a lifelong condition. However, most people with G6PD deficiency have a completely normal life as long as they avoid the triggers.

A qualitative test for g6pd is essential for the correct evaluation. A normal test result tells your healthcare provider about g6pd activity in your blood cells. A normal—or no g6pdd—result for adults is 5.5 to 20.5 units/gram of haemoglobin. Less than 10% of normal means that you have a severe deficiency and chronic hemolytic anaemia.

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The alkaline phosphatase test (ALP) is used to help detect liver disease or bone disorders. In conditions affecting the liver, damaged liver cells release increased amounts of ALP into the blood. If one or more of them are obstructed, for example by a tumor, then blood levels of ALP will often be high. Yu have only a mild increase and nothing may need to be done.