Test Overview
Method
Spectrophotometry
Result Included
Hemoglobin
Aliases/Synonyms
Hemolysis; Plasma Hemoglobin; Plasma Free Hemoglobin
Specimen
Specimen Type
Plasma (Heparin)Containers
Collection Containers
Green top (lithium or sodium heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Avoid hemolysis.
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible – spin for 20 minutes at 2000 rpm and transfer to a transport vial. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | 20 days | 30 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Serum |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Plasma Hemoglobinmg/L0 - 29mg/dL x 10.0
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB P | Plasma Hemoglobin | 3008 | mg/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-07-04