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Alternative Names:

Plasma Free Haemoglobin
Free Haemoglobin

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FHG

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Collection & Request Instructions:

Draw blood without stasis using a large bore needle. Haemolysis during collection must be avoided.

Retrospective testing within 7 days.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

Reference Range: < 0.05 g/L

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