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HelpTest Code HAPT Haptoglobin
Collection Method
Venous Draw
Minimum Volume
300 uL serum
Container
Light green (Lithium Heparin)
Preferred Specimen
Li-Heparin
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 90 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 180 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
CPT Codes
83010
Instrument/Bench (Method)
Roche Cobas 8000, c502
Subactivity Type (Testing Location)
UH Chemistry Lab
Acceptable Specimen types
Serum, K2-EDTA
Useful For
Anemia or other indicators of possible hemolysis; pregnancy induced hypertension; transfusion reactions; assessement of acute phase response; elevation of changes in the alpha region of SPE.
Reference Ranges
10-1140 mg/dL
Days and Times Performed
| Days performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | UH Chemistry, |
Method Description
Immunoturbidimetric