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Haptoglobin
MessageHaptoglobin is an acute phase reactant. This term refers to proteins whose serum concentrations rise significantly during acute inflammation due to causes including surgery, myocardial infarction, infections and tumors.
Test Code
HAPT
Alias/See Also
LAB3020020
CPT Codes
83010
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
Specimen Stability
Separate serum from cells as soon as possible
7 days when Refrigerated (2-8o)
up to 2 months when frozen at <-20oC
7 days when Refrigerated (2-8o)
up to 2 months when frozen at <-20oC
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 150 years | 44 - 215 mg/dL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
