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HAPTOGLOBIN, QUANTITATIVE
Test CodeHAPTO
CPT Codes
83010
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Red tube
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested.
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
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
44 - 215 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Used in conjunction with hemoglobin levels to determine the presence of hemolysis.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: December 8, 2023