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* Hemoglobin, Free

Mnemonic

HGBP

Synonym

Plasma Free Hemoglobin (Hb) - Free Hemoglobin in Plasma

Specimen Collection Requirements

Collect

Whole Blood or Plasma, one dark green (sodium, ammonium heparin) top tube DO NOT USE PST (GEL) TUBES

Handling

Refrigerate specimen. Avoid hemolysis. Separate from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Spin 10 minutes at 1,000 RCF. Remove plasma from cells and spin again at 1,500 RCF for 20 minutes.

Preferred Volume

1.0 mL Plasma

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Plasma, (Whole Blood 1.2 mL minimum draw)

Transport

Refrigerated (2-8°C)

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed specimens

Stability

WHOLE BLOOD: Room Temperature (18-26°C): 30 minutes; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 30 minutes; Frozen (at or below -20°C): Unacceptable

AFTER SEPARATION FROM CELLS: Room Temperature (18-26°C): 1 day; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (at or below -20°C): 1 month

Testing Information

Performed

7 days/week

Reported

24 hours

Method

Colorimetry

Reference Values

Reference Values

2-6 mg/dL

CPT Codes

83051

Last Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2021 01:47:18 AM

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