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83051 Hemoglobin plasma

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: plasma hemoglobin, serum hemoglobin, free hemoglobin

Quantitative measurement of hemoglobin in plasma or serum using spectrophotometric or immunoassay methods.

Clinical Context

Assesses degree of hemolysis in vitro or in vivo, indicating red blood cell destruction. Used in hemolysis investigations, transfusion reactions, and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia evaluation.

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Specialties

PathologyHematologyTransfusion Medicine

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