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Test Code LAB3055 Hemoglobin, Plasma

Other Names

Free Hemoglobin, Free Plasma Hemoglobin, Plasma Hemoglobin

Methodolgy

Modified azidemethemoglobin reaction

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: EDTA Plasma
Container/tube: Lavender
Specimen Volume:  3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

 

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:

2 hours 18°C-24°C, whole blood
7 days at 2°C-8°C, plasma
30 days at -20°C, plasma

Day(s) Test Set Up

Sunday-Monday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hr
Routine: 2 hrs

CPT Code

83051

Reference Values

</=50 mg/dL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient Yes/Refrigerate Yes/Frozen Yes

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Hemoglobin, Plasma 721-1