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Hemoglobin, Plasma

Test ID: HB P

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Hemolysis; Plasma Hemoglobin; Plasma Free Hemoglobin

Method

Spectrophotometric

Report Includes

Hemoglobin

Specimens

Plasma (Heparin)

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

4-Jul-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma (Heparin)

Collection Containers

Green top (lithium or sodium heparin)

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 4 days
Refrigerated 20 days
Frozen 30 days

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Serum

Test Version

4-Jul-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometric

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Plasma Hemoglobin mg/L
  • 0 - 29
mg/dL x 10.0

Test Location

Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8

Test Version

4-Jul-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
HB P 3008Plasma Hemoglobin mg/L

Test Version

4-Jul-2023