83857 Assay of methemalbumin
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: methemalbumin assay
Quantitative measurement of methemalbumin (complex of hemoglobin and heme with albumin) in serum indicating severe intravascular hemolysis.
Clinical Context
Detection of significant intravascular hemolysis when haptoglobin is depleted. Indicates massive hemolysis from transfusion reactions, hemolytic uremic syndrome, or severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
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