Plasma Hemoglobin, Free

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB92
  • Soft Test Code:
  • PLHGB
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 514
Alternate Names
  • Free Hemoglobin
  • Hemoglobin Free, Plasma
  • Hemoglobin Plasma
  • Plasma Hemoglobin

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Na Heparin in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

7 days Ambient
7 days Refrigerated


Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate plasma with in 1 hour of collection.


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

<8.4 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

3 to 5 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00914050


CPT Coding

83051