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Hemoglobin, Free, Plasma
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Test Code
514
CPT Codes
83051
Preferred Specimen
2 EDTA Purple Tops
Minimum Volume
1.5 ml
Other Acceptable Specimens
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Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Methodology
Colorimetry (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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Reference Range
<8.4 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
The presence of free hemoglobin in plasma is an indication of intravascular hemolysis resulting from numerousconditions, among which include Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Sickle-Cell Disease (SCD), Thalassemias, Hereditary Spherocytosis, Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemias, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, ABO Mismatch Transfusion Reaction, Cardiopulmonary Bypass or Mechanical Heart Valve-induced Anemia.
Reference: JAMA. 2005;293(13):1653-1662
Reference: JAMA. 2005;293(13):1653-1662
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |