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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.
Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300
