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Test Code LAB89 Haptoglobin

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric 

Literature Reference:

Haptoglobin reagent HAPT2 Roche Diagnostics, 04/2022.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: 2 to 4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83010

Reference Values

30-200 mg/dL

Literature References:

Rifai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer AT eds: Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics 6 th ed: Chapter 28, p. 373, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO 2018.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Alternate Tube:

Dark Green top (Lithium Heparin) tube

Red top tube

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Haptoglobin 4542-7

 

Special Instructions

See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.