Frequently Asked Questions


How does hemolysis affect my test results?

  • Moderate hemolysis can affect bile acid values and result in an increase in fructosamine and bilirubin.

  • Marked hemolysis can result in an increase in fructosamine, bilirubin, GGT, BASP, Total CO2, Albumin, Creatine Kinase, Total Protein, Lactate dehydrogenase (LD), Triglycerides, Glucose, Phosphate, Uric acid and bile acid values.


How does lipemia affect my test results?

  • Moderate lipemia can affect bile acid values and result in an increase in bilirubin.


How does icterus affect my test results?

  • Marked icterus can affect GGT, Total Protein, Triglycerides, Glucose, Phosphate, Creatine, and Cholesterol.


Which test results can I trust if my patient is treated with Oxyglobin?

  • Test results are valid for sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and BUN, but other biochemistry parameters cannot be interpreted before oxyglobin is eliminated.