Haptoglobin

Synonyms

• HAPTOGLOBIN
• HPT
• LAB89

Cerner Name

Haptoglobin, Serum

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL of serum

Container

Gold-top tube(s)

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

3 months Room Temperature
8 months Refrigerated

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83010

PDM

5300505

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms