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Haptoglobin

Test Code
HAPT


Quest Code
502


CPT Codes
83010

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred



Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days


Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay

Setup Schedule
Mon-sat


Report Available
Next day


Reference Range
43-212 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Decreased haptoglobin is found in hemolytic disease, hepatocellular disease and infectious mononucleosis. Increased level is found in inflammatory disease in the presence of tissue necrosis and in general acute inflammatory conditions.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics LLC
200 Forest Street, 3rd Floor, Suite B
Marlborough, MA 01752-3023




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.