Hemoglobin, Plasma

0020058
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Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

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

HGBP

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

Green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen Preparation

Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection (delayed separation from cells will elevate plasma hemoglobin). Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

EDTA or citrated plasma.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval

0.0-9.7 mg/dL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Standard

Note

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Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
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Reference Interval
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
02/18/2020
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N/A

CPT Codes

83051

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020058 Hemoglobin, Plasma 721-1
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Aliases

  • Free Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin, Plasma