Table 4-5.

Examples of Positive and Negative Interference on Biochemistry Analytes Induced by Sample Hemolysis

Analyte	Effect of Hemolysis*
Alanine transaminase	Minimal effect
Alkaline phosphatase	Increased
Bilirubin	Increased
Chloride	Decreased
Creatinine	Increased
Inorganic phosphate	Increased
Lipase	Decreased
pH	Decreased
Potassium	No detectable effect
Total calcium	Increased
Total protein	Increased
Urea nitrogen	Increased

^*Type and degree of interference vary among different testing modalities unique to individual laboratories or in-hospital biochemistry analyzers.