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Haptoglobin
Test CodeHAPTOGLOBIN
Alias/See Also
Chemistry
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 week
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 2 weeks
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 2 weeks
Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric
Setup Schedule
M-F
Report Available
TAT 1 - 2 days
Reference Range
14-258 mg/dL (males)
35-250 mg/dL (females)
35-250 mg/dL (females)
Clinical Significance
Increased 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
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
Last Updated: February 12, 2025
