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HelpTest Code HAP Haptoglobin
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Heparinized plasma
Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.2 mL
Special Handling Instructions
Slightly hemolysis may falsely decrease result
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 months, Frozen: 8 months
Reasons for Rejection
Moderately to grossly hemolyzed
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Ranges
Male and females: 30-200 mg/dL
Turnaround Time
24 hours for routine, 1 hour for stats
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Test performed daily
CPT Code
83010
Units of Measure
mg/dL