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.