Hemoglobin, Plasma PHGB
| Method(s) | Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | 3 mL green (sodium or lithium heparin) top tube. |
| Transport | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection (delayed separation from cells will elevate plasma hemoglobin). Transfer 2 mL plasma refrigerated to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube (Min: 0.7 mL). |
| Stability | Ambient: 2 hours, Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Unacceptable Conditions | EDTA or citrated plasma. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5011626 |
| CPTCode | 83051 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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0.0-9.7 mg/dL |
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