Plasma Hemoglobin
Order Name
PLASMA HGB
Test Number: 2004550
Revision Date 06/04/2021
Test Number: 2004550
Revision Date 06/04/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Plasma Hemoglobin
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Spectrophotometry | 721-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5mL ) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Instructions | Must have red cell free plasma! Separate plasma from cells immediately and aliquot approximately 2.5mL of plasma into plastic aliquot tube. Then centrifuge that plastic aliquot tube second time and aliquot 2mL(0.5mL) of red cell free plasma. If testing is not going to be performed immediately please refridgerate or freeze final aliquot. Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 3 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for determining whether hemolysis is occurring such as from transfusion reaction and mechanical fragmentation of red blood cells. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83051 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |