Haptoglobin-127

Test info

  
Haptoglobin
  
127
  
83010.0
  
HPT
  

Haptoglobin binds hemoglobin which is released during erythrocyte lysis. The haptoglobin/hemoglobin complex is rapidly eliminated from the bloodstream. Increased release of hemoglobin due to intravascular hemolysis results in a reduction in the haptoglobin concentrations, and during severe hemolysis, to complete consumption of the haptoglobin. In children, haptoglobin has lower physiological concentrations and therefore is not suited for hemolysis testing. Haptoglobin is an acute-phase protein which can develop very high levels during inflammatory conditions.

Specimen

  
Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.2 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

  

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

  

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

  
Serum
  
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

  
  1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
  2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
  

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

 

  
Refrigerated (preferred) - 8 months

Ambient - 3 months
  
  • Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Hemolysis (some procedures)
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage temperature affecting results
  • Improper container
  • Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

  
AHL - Chemistry: C
  
Daily
  
1 - 2 days
  

Immunoturbidometric

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

30 - 200 mg/dL

Billing

  
83010

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
12/31/2022
  
11/09/2021