Test directory: Hemoglobin, Plasma

Ordering Code5124
Test NameHemoglobin, Plasma
AliasPlasma Free Hemoglobin
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerSodium Heparin (Green)
Other Specimen/ContainerOther Body Fluid in Sterile Container,
Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsThis test is only ordered for STAT requests.
Handling InstructionsSend specimen STAT to Kapiolani Hospital Lab.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaHemolyzed
Avail. StatYES
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyHemocue Spectrophotometry
Reference Lab Clinical Labs of Hawaii - KMCWC

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 1, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Hemoglobin, PlasmaALL<5<5mg/dL