Test Code LAB3055 Hemoglobin, Plasma
Additional Codes
HGB Plasma
Methodolgy
Modified azidemethemoglobin reaction
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: EDTA Plasma
Container/tube: Lavender
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:
2 hours 18°C-24°C, whole blood
7 days at 2°C-8°C, plasma
30 days at -20°C, plasma
Day(s) Test Set Up
Sunday-Monday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hr
Routine: 2 hrs
CPT Code
83051
Reference Values
</=50 mg/dL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient Yes/Refrigerate Yes/Frozen Yes
LOINC Code Information
Name | LOINC Code |
Hemoglobin, Plasma | 721-1 |
Other Names
Free Hemoglobin, Free Plasma Hemoglobin, Plasma Hemoglobin