| Test Name: Haemoglobin, Serum | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | PHB | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Plasma |
| Container | Lithium Heparin Tube | Container colour | Green |
| Multiple specimens | OR EDTA Tube OR Serum (SST) Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 4 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | Plasma: < 20 mg/L, Serum: < 50 mg/L. | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 8 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 2 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||