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26578 Plasma Free Hemoglobin

Plasma Free Hemoglobin
Test Code: PFHGB
Synonyms/Keywords

​Plasma, Hemoglobin​

Specimen Requirements

Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
​Plasma
​Lithium-heparin Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
​Lithium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT)
​2 mL
​1 mL​
Collection Processing Instructions

​Collect in a syringe and transfer to PST or GTT without vacutainer. ​

Plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime
Plasma​
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​Ambient
2 hours​
Refrigerated​
7 days​
Rejection Criteria

Frozen samples

Samples not removed from cells within 2 hours

Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedAnalytical TimeMethodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​
​Sunday through Saturday
​1 hour
​Photometric/Hemocue
Test Information
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs.  It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.  This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

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Reference Range Information
Performing LocationReference Range
​Marshfield
<30 mg/dL​
Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs.  It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.  This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

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Synonyms/Keywords

​Plasma, Hemoglobin​

Ordering Applications
Ordering ApplicationDescription
​Cerner
​Plasma Free Hemoglobin​
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements

Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
​Plasma
​Lithium-heparin Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
​Lithium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT)
​2 mL
​1 mL​
Collection Processing

​Collect in a syringe and transfer to PST or GTT without vacutainer. ​

Plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime
Plasma​
​​
​Ambient
2 hours​
Refrigerated​
7 days​
Rejection Criteria

Frozen samples

Samples not removed from cells within 2 hours

Reference Range Information
Performing LocationReference Range
​Marshfield
<30 mg/dL​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedAnalytical TimeMethodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​
​Sunday through Saturday
​1 hour
​Photometric/Hemocue
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Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs.  It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.  This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

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For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.