Fluorescein Interferes With Hemoglobin Measurement During Intra-operative Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analysis: A

Yuki Kojima1, Takuya Moriwaki2, Haruka Kitamura3

  • 1Anesthesiology, Asahi General Hospital, Asahi, JPN.

Cureus
|June 17, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Intravenous fluorescein can interfere with hemoglobin measurements, particularly during neurosurgery. Clinicians should use alternative methods for accurate hemoglobin assessment after fluorescein administration.

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