24 hours
Immunoturbidimetric assay
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Used to diagnose hemolytic anemia by detecting free hemoglobin binding protein.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Red top tube, Gel barrier tube or Lithium Heparin
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 90 days |
| Frozen | 240 days |