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HelpTest ID BLOD0181 Plasma Hemoglobin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
(preferred)
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours.
Test is not affected by hemolysis.
Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
83051