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HelpTest Code LAB92 Plasma Free Hemoglobin
Additional Codes
HGBFR, HGB, FREE HEMOGLOBIN
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Container: Lavender Top Tube (perferred), Sodium or Lithium Heparin Green, SST, and Gray are also acceptable
Specimen Volume: Minimum 2 mL (tube)
Pediatric Collection:
One Lavender microtainer filled to 500 uL (Minimum 250 uL).
Stability:
Send to laboratory ASAP. Sample stable for 2 hours.
Samples must be processed within two (2) hours of collection. If testing is not performed within two (2) hours, remove plasma/serum from original container (plasma or serum is not acceptable to remain in a gel separator tube, spun or unspun, for more than 2 hours). Store plasma or serum 2 - 8 ◦C
Turnaround Time (TAT):
STAT: 2 HOURs
Routine: 3 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Reference Interval:
0 – 50 mg/dL
Performed Laboratory Section:
Hematology / UMC MAIN LABORATORY