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Test Name:
Hemoglobin, Plasma
- SBMF No:
23110 - Performance Lab Name:
Manual Lab - Test Mnemonic:
HGB PLAS - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
83051 - LOINC Code:
721-1 - Also Known As:
Plasma Hemoglobin
Free Hemoglobin - Spec Type:
Plasma - Spec Container:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Pref Vol:
1.5 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer plasma to separate plastic tube - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
1 week refrigerated (2-8°C) - Spec Reject:
Hemolyzed sample - Methodology:
Spectrophotometry - Use:
Test results are intended to aid in the diagnosis of H pylori infection, and to monitor response during and post-therapy in adult patients - Clinical Significance:
The detection of free hemoglobin in a carefully collected plasma sample is an important diagnostic observation. Clinically, it suggests a rapid red blood cell destructive process within the vascular system such as transfusion reactions, extracorporeal treatment of the blood, acute autoimmune hemolytic anemia, or paroxysmal hemoglobinuria. - Reference Range:
Up to 10 mg/dL - Day Run:
Sun-Sat (daily) - Time Run:
As received - Time Reported:
1 hour - Test Type:
CHEMISTRY
