Haptoglobin

Haptoglobin

Test Code

502
83010
502
83010
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Clinical Significance

Haptoglobin - 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.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Reference Range(s)

43-212 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Reference Range(s)

43-212 mg/dL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 14 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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