Clinical Management Tools

Home > For Veterinarians > Laboratory Interference


Oxyglobin

Plasma hemoglobin concentration ranges from 1.5 - 4.0 g/dl when dosages of 10-30 mL/Kg are administered.



Summary of interferences by Oxyglobin when using the Heska DriChem 4000 ®

  • At the typical therapeutic dosages of Oxyglobin,
    • The following analytes can be evaluated while Oxyglobin is present in the plasma:

      Na, K, Cl, Ca, Creat, BUN, Chol, Glu.
    • The following analytes are unreliable while Oxyglobin is present in the plasma:

      Alb, TBili, CK, GGT, Amylase, P.
    • The following analytes should be interpreted with caution, depending on the dosage of Oxyglobin administered:

      ALP, Lipase, ALT, AST, Mg, Triglycerides, Uric Acid.
  • Assay Limitation Sheet available upon request.

Summary of interferences by Oxyglobin when using the i-STAT ® portable analyzer

  • At the typical therapeutic dosages of Oxyglobin,
    • The following analytes can be evaluated while Oxyglobin is present in the plasma:

      BUN, iCa, Cl, K, Na, Creat, Glu, Hct, pCO2, pO2, Lactate.
    • The following analyte is unreliable while Oxyglobin is present in the plasma:

      Calculated Hemoglobin
  • Assay Limitation Sheet available upon request.

HBOCLAB.com
is a Resource Guide for individuals interested in the impact of OPK Biotech's Hemoglobin Based Oxygen Carriers (HBOCs) on laboratory assays. The information presented for Hemopure® also applies to Oxyglobin®.

Learn More


Oxyglobin® Solution Use Video

View an Oxyglobin® Solution video case study of a dog with thrombocytopenia and IMHA being administered Oxyglobin.