Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Test Name

Haemoglobin plasma

Adult Specimen

5 mL blood. Heparin tube.

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Paediatric Specimen

0.3mL Heparin (light green)

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3 hours

Method

Cobas 6000

Unit of measurement

g/L

Reference interval

Uncertainty of measurement

10%

Minimum Volume