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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Hemoglobin, Plasma
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 2-3 days
CPT Codes: 83051
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility: To identify increased concentration, which is indicative of acute intravascular destruction of erythrocytes. This test is not of clinical value in the diagnosis of chronic hemolytic disorders.
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Plasma Hemoglobin
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Free Hemoglobin |
Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
|
|
0.0-9.7 |
|
mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Grn Na Hep, 4.5 mL |
|
|
Deliver to lab immediately. Spin and aliquot within 2 hours of collection.
|
Room Temperature |
Send plasma aliquot refrigerated
|