chemically-modified hemoglobin

chemically-modified hemoglobin

Transfusion medicine A stabilized Hb solution designed to carry O2 or serve as a blood substitute; CMHs remain in the intravascular space for 12 hrs to 4 days and may interfere with measurement of Hb, BR, and lipids, but do not interfere with antibody testing. See Blood substitute, Perfluorocarbon.