Hemoglobin, Plasma
| Label Mnemonic: | PLHB |
| Epic code: | LAB663 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 83051 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
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| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3 mL whole blood in light green top tube or ONE Microtainer®.
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
<=10 mg/dL
This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The University of Iowa Pathology Laboratories is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Test
Limitations:
Icterus: No significant interference up to an I index of 40
Lipemia: No significant interference up to an L index of 200
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric
Instructions:
Separate plasma from cells ASAP. Draw with syringe and large bore needle (20g or larger). Fill tube gently with needle and stopper removed.
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Draw with syringe and large bore needle (20g or larger). Fill tube gently with needle and stopper removed.