A 2-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu presents with severe hemolytic anemia, jaundice, and dark urine after eating fava beans. Blood film shows bite cells and Heinz bodies. Serum bilirubin is 6 mg/dL (predominantly indirect). Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) activity is 2 U/g Hb (normal >5 U/g Hb). What is the most appropriate immediate next step?

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