Hemolysis; Plasma Hemoglobin; Plasma Free Hemoglobin
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Hemoglobin, Plasma
Test ID: HB P
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
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 |
|
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