HAPTOGLOBIN
Haptoglobin, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2171
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) OR plasma
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate serum or plasma from cells.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 30 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Excessive lipemia; hemolysis from traumatic venipuncture.
CPT Codes:
83010 - Haptoglobin (EAP 30131913)
Method:
Turbidimetric
Reference Ranges:
30 - 200
mg/dL