Hemoglobin Plasma HBGPLS

Synonyms
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Hemoglobin, Free Plasma
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Hemoglobin Plasma
EPIC Order Name	Plasma Free Hemoglobin
Clinical Info	Evaluate hemolytic anemia, especially intravascular hemolysis. Plasma hemoglobin is increased with intravascular hemolysis, ABO incompatible transfusion, traumatic hemolysis, falciparum malaria, burns, and march hemoglobinuria. Increase may occur in some cases of extravascular hemolysis, delayed transfusion reaction, slight increase in sickle cell anemia, and β-thalassemia.
Specimen Type	Blood
Container	Dark Green
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s). Specimen: 1 mL of sodium heparin plasma (0.2 mL min) Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: 6 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen Patient Preparation: Patient should not exercise just prior to the test.
Transport Instructions	Refrigerated
Specimen Stability	6 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen Patient Preparation: Patient should not exercise just prior to the test.
Methodology	Based on the catalytic action of hemoglobin on the oxidation of TMB by hydrogen peroxide; rate measured by spectrophotometry
Days Performed
Performing Laboratory	LabCorp
CPT	83051 LOINC Code: 721-1
PDM	5900720
Result Interpretation <5 mg/dL (if conditions are optimal). Values obtained between 5−15 mg/dL should be interpreted with caution since such variables as suboptimal venipuncture may increase results to this range. TAT: 3 - 5 Days
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