A Rare Case of Acute Hemolysis After Rasburicase Infusion

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a genetic X-linked recessive disorder that results from mutations in the G6PD gene, which provides instructions for manufacturing the G6PD enzyme. G6PD deficiency can result in hemolytic anemia. With G6PD deficiency affecting between 400 million and 500 million people worldwide, it is important for advanced practice providers to be aware of triggers such as certain medications and how to order G6PD screening.