Table 3 G6PD activity, GSH levels, and GSH/GSSG ratios in test samples from newborns that screened positive or negative for G6PD deficiency
Screening for G6PD deficiency | Number | G6PD activity | GSH (μmol/L) | GSH/GSSG ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Positive | 12 | 1.12 ± 0.55 | 376.6 ± 56.3 | 44.5 ± 19.5 |
Negative | 623 | 4.59 ± 1.39 | 413.6 ± 84.5 | 52.8 ± 20.9 |
P | 0.001 | 0.13 | 0.17 |