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HAPTOGLOBIN (HAP)
Test CodeLAB89
Alias/See Also
HAP
CPT Codes
83010
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma
Instructions
Transport Container
Preferred: Light green top; Acceptable: Gold top, Plain red top
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Range
30-200 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Decreased 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.