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HEMOGLOBIN, FREE, PLASMA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2421    Geisinger Epic ID:  37265

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3 mL green/black top lithium heparin tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL plasma separated from cells within 1 hour; minimum 0.2 mL.


Special notes: 

See Specimen Processing Instructions



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

PLASMA MUST BE ALIQUOTED, SEPARATED FROM CELLS WITHIN ONE HOUR. Centrifuge and transfer plasma to clean, plastic, screw-capped vial(s).


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: Unacceptable.


Rejection criteria: 

Specimen received frozen. Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83051
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Plasma hemoglobin level.


Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

Plasma Hemoglobin, Quest test code 514, HGBPL


Review Date:  12/12/2024

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