Haptoglobin
Abbrev Code: | HAPT | ||
Order Code: | LAB89 | Order Name: | Haptoglobin |
Methodology: | Immunoturbidimetry | ||
CPT Codes: | 83010 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Associated Links: |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed and highly lipemic samples. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: 8 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Optilite C) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
>6 months: 32-197 mg/dL
A reference range has not been established for patients 6 months of age or younger. |
Use: | Decreased in intravascular or extravascular hemolysis. Increased in acute or chronic inflammatory response, tissue destruction, and malignant neoplasms. |
Click HERE to Report test errors or omissions.
*If no email program is associated with this computer, please contact:
systemlabguide@fairview.org for TestID: 1151"