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High G-6-PD

2018-12-12 10:59:36
I am diagnosed with Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis. Doctor started a treatment with Dapsone. Inorder to continue the treatment doctor asked me to check G-6-PD. My G-6-PD level is 26.6U/gm Hb. Is it ok or is it a problem? The G6PD result is attached along with other blood test result done.
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We don't start Dapsone if yo are G6PD deficient as it causes hemolysis .You are not G6PD deficient .

Answered2018-12-12 14:12:13

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