HAPTOGLOBIN (B)

Message

SENDOUT/BOSTON

Test Code

HAPTO

Preferred Specimen

SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE

Minimum Volume

2 mLs

Instructions

DRAW 1 GOLD TOP TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, AND SEND TO LAB.

Transport Container

ORIGINAL TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 week
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 2 weeks

Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

M-F

Report Available

TAT 1-2 DAYS

Reference Range

30 to 200 MG/DL

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
WEST ROXBURY MA VA Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Additional Information
HAPTOGLOBIN

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.