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Hemoglobin, Serum
0020057
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Ordering Recommendation
• Identify increased concentration, which is indicative of acute intravascular destruction of erythrocytes.
• Not of clinical value in the diagnosis of chronic hemolytic disorders.
Mnemonic
HGBS
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube or plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection (delayed separation from cells will elevate serum hemoglobin).Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
0.0-11.3 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
84311
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020057 | Hemoglobin, Serum | 4635-9 |
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Aliases
- Free Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin, Serum
