HAPTOGLOBIN, QUANTITATIVE

Test Code

LAB8023

CPT Codes
83010

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL (1 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
Frozen up to 2 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed samples will be rejected

Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received, STAT testing is available

Report Available

Same day tested

Reference Range

44 - 215 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Used in conjunction with hemoglobin levels to determine the presence of hemolysis.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.