At-home blood test
G6PD — At-Home Blood Draw
Need a G6PD? Skip the waiting room. Speedy Sticks sends a certified phlebotomist to your home or office to collect the sample, then routes it to the laboratory on your order — same lab order, same processing lab.
Also known as: G6PD test, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, G6PD deficiency test.
Get your G6PD done at home
- Certified phlebotomist collects your G6PD
- Same lab order — your lab processes the sample
- Same-day and next-day availability
- No waiting room, no travel
What is a G6PD?
A G6PD test measures the activity of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, an enzyme that protects red blood cells. Low activity (G6PD deficiency) can make red cells more fragile.
Fasting
Fasting is generally not required, but always follow your lab order's instructions.
Why this test is ordered
- Investigating episodes of hemolytic anemia
- Screening before certain medications
- Family history of G6PD deficiency
How an at-home draw works
Step 1
Book online
Schedule in minutes with your lab order for the G6PD and pick any available time window.
Step 2
We come to you
A certified phlebotomist arrives at your home or office — no waiting rooms, no commute.
Step 3
Specimen to the lab
We package and route your specimen to the laboratory on your order, with results reported to your provider.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a G6PD done at home?
Yes. A certified Speedy Sticks phlebotomist comes to your home or office, collects the sample for your G6PD, and routes it to the laboratory on your order. You keep the same lab order and the same processing lab.
Do I need to fast for a G6PD?
Fasting is generally not required, but always follow your lab order's instructions.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Yes. A valid lab order from your provider is required. Speedy Sticks performs the collection only — your laboratory processes the sample and reports results to your ordering provider.
How much does it cost?
Collections start at $85, plus any lab fees billed separately by your laboratory. Most HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
Where do my results go?
Results are reported by the laboratory directly to your ordering provider. Speedy Sticks does not receive, store, or deliver test results — we handle collection and specimen logistics only.
Book your G6PD at home
A certified phlebotomist comes to you — same lab order, same-day availability.
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Speedy Sticks provides specimen collection only. A valid lab order from your provider is required, and your laboratory processes the sample and reports results to your ordering provider. This page is educational and is not medical advice; it does not provide reference ranges or interpret results.