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Epic Code LAB2026 Plasma Free Hemoglobin

Test Name Alias

Hgb Plas Free | 8187

Interface Order Alias

10157

Quick Collect

+(30m)S/PO/R

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Lavender top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok:

Microtainer acceptable:

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Avoid traumatic hemolysis
  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – see Processing Instructions

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Plasma

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

 

Processing Instructions:

  • Spin at 3500 for 5 minutes
  • Pour over specimen in aliquot tube
  • Store refrigerated

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 2 hours

Refrigerate: 48 hours

Frozen: aliquot plasma for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available daily, usual TAT 1-2 days.

Reference Range

0 – 10 mg/dL

Performing Department

Toxicology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

CPT

83051

CDM Code

3018305101

Epic Test ID

1230100776

LOINC

Hgb Free: 721-1

OD 380: N/A

OD 415: N/A

OD 450: N/A

Mayo Access Code

SHO8187

Additional Information

PolicyTech Procedure Reference #6265

3/14/2018: Protect from light removed, specimens no longer need to be protected from light, per validation study.

Reviewed Date

2/15/2023