Test Code HAPT Haptoglobin
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container/Tube
Li-Heparin Mint Green Top
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport refrigerated (2 – 8C).
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Test Includes
N/A
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
Test Usage
Useful as an aid in confirmation of intravascular hemolysis.
Critical Results
N/A
Test Limitations
Haptoglobin is an acute-phase reactant and increases with
inflammation or tissue necrosis.
Fee Code
43054
Stability: Room Temp
3 months
Stability: Refrigerated
8 months
Stability: Frozen
n/a
STAT Turnaround Time
N/A
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be received in
Laboratory Service Center
3. Transport room temperature (15 – 25C).
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays.
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
N/A
CPT
83010
Method Name
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Reference Values
>6 months: 51 – 192 mg/dL
0 – 6 months: 5 – 48 mg/dL
Reject Due To
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.
Synonyms
N/A
Additional Information
N/A
Included in Additional codes
N/A
Coverage Information
N/A