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HelpCatalog ID Hapt Haptoglobin
CPOE Test Name
Haptoglobin Qnt
Epic EAP Test Code
LAB89
Synonyms
HAPT
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
5 mL gold top SST tube; 2 mL blood
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect specimen; improper labeling; gross hemolysis or lipemia; insufficient quantity; wrong tube
CPT / HCPCS Code
83010
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
Reference Values
40 – 240 mg/dL
Storage and Transport
Samples may be stored at 2 to 8° C for up to 72 hours. Specimens in which testing will be delayed longer than 72 hours should be stored frozen at -15° C or lower, avoid multiple freeze thaw cycles.
Interpretation
Decreased levels of haptoglobin are seen in response to hemolysis. Transfusions which contain a small fraction of hemolyzed red blood cells can lower the level. Increased levels occur with acute or chronic inflammatory response, tissue destruction, and malignant neoplasms.
Methodology
PEG enhanced immunoturbidimetric
Test Consists
The quantitation of serum haptoglobin levels.