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Haptoglobin

Additional Codes

Epic# -

LAB89

 

Cerner name(s):

  • Haptoglobin
  • Hapt

Performing Lab(s)

Memorial-Belleville only

Methodology

Immunoturbidometric assay.

Specimen Requirement (s)

Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum

Container/Tube:   Mint green LiHep tube (preferred)  or plain red top

Specimen Volume:     2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume:  1 mL

 

Collection Instructions: NA

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Hemolyzed

Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time

Sunday through Saturday

Hours: 24 hours

 

Turnaround Time:

STAT: No

Routine: less than 2 hours from receipt.

Transport and Stability

Transport temperature: Ambient to lab

Reference Values

30 - 200 mg/dL

CPT/LOINC Codes

83010

Interpretive Data

Haptoglobin will increased in acute phase reactants (inflamation, infection, etc.), while patient’s with hemolytic anemia will exhibit a decreased haptoglobin level.