Hemoglobin Free, Plasma HBGPLS

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Hemoglobin, Free Plasma

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Hemoglobin Plasma

Clinical Info

Evaluate hemolytic anemia, especially intravascular hemolysis. Plasma hemoglobin is increased with intravascular hemolysis, ABO incompatible transfusion, traumatic hemolysis, falciparum malaria, burns, and march hemoglobinuria. Increase may occur in some cases of extravascular hemolysis, delayed transfusion reaction, slight increase in sickle cell anemia, and β-thalassemia.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Dark Green

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s).
Specimen:  1 mL of sodium heparin plasma (0.2 mL min)
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated
Stability: 6 Days  Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen
Patient Preparation: Patient should not exercise just prior to the test.
 
 
 

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

6 Days  Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen
Patient Preparation: Patient should not exercise just prior to the test.
 
 
 

Methodology

Based on the catalytic action of hemoglobin on the oxidation of TMB by hydrogen peroxide; rate measured by spectrophotometry

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

83051
 
LOINC Code: 721-1

PDM

5900720

Result Interpretation

<5 mg/dL (if conditions are optimal). Values obtained between 5−15 mg/dL

should be interpreted with caution since such variables as suboptimal venipuncture

may increase results to this range.
 
TAT: 3 - 5 Days

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