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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Haemoglobin plasma

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Trough levels

Adult Specimen

5 mL blood. Heparin tube.

Paediatric Specimen

0.3mL Heparin (light green)

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3 hours

Method

Cobas 6000

Unit of measurement

g/L

Reference interval

0.01 - 0.04 g/L

Uncertainty of measurement

10%

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL heparin plasma or serum.