Hemoglobin, Plasma
Test Mnemonic
HGBP
CPT Codes
- 83051 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
721-1
Aliases
- Free Hemoglobin, Plasma
Includes
- Hemoglobin, Plasma
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into a standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Spectrophotometry (S) |
Reference Range
| Hemoglobin, Plasma | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.0 - 9.7 | mg/dL |
Special Info
Separate plasma from cells ASAP. Delayed separation from cells will elevate plasma hemoglobin. Unacceptable; EDTA and citrated plasma. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Identify increased concentration, which is indicative of acute intravascular destruction of erythrocytes. Not of clinical value in the diagnosis of chronic hemolytic disorders.