Table 1 Comparison of two methods (Methemoglobin Reduction and Spectrophotometry) for Assay of G6PD
Results | Methemoglobin reduction test | Spectrophotometric assay | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
Deficient | 3 (3%) | 3 (3%) | 2.88 ± 0.95 |
Normal | 97 (97%) | 90 (90%) | 15.38 ± 2.60 |
Hyperactive | Not applicable | 7 (7%) | 25.07 ± 2.95 |
Total | 100 (100%) | 100 (100%) |