Hemoglobin, Free, Serum

Test Code

91703

Alias/See Also

LAB661

CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection, transfer the serum to a sterile, plastic, screw-capped vial.

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Colorimetric (C)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 1-4 days

Reference Range

0.0-10.0 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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