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What is the definition or description of: free hemoglobin?
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Hemolysis: Plasma normally contains no free hemoglobin ie, no hemoglobin that is not contained in erythrocytes. Significant amounts of hemoglobin occur in plasma following hemolysis such as might result from a transfusion reaction or mechanical fragmentation of red blood cells during cardiac surgery.
Answered 5/1/2015
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Free hemoglocbin: Can be detected in cases of intravascular hemoysis. That is destruction of rbcs. The test is ordered to support a clinical impression of a hemolytic process.
Answered 12/29/2012
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