Hemoglobin, Plasma
| Sunquest Code: | PHGB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB92 | Epic Name: | Hemoglobin Plasma |
| Synonyms: | Free Hemoglobin; Plasma Hemoglobin | ||
| Methodology: | Photometric | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) [Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (lithium heparin) on ICE, Green (sodium heparin, no gel)] |
| Causes for Rejection: | Moderately icteric specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (UMMC-East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 30 mg/dL |
| Use: | Detect hemolysis. |
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