Haptoglobin (HAP)

Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB89, HAP, Haptoglobin Blood
CPT Codes: 83010
Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Range: 0-<15 days: 0-10 mg/dL; 15 days-<1 yr: 7-221 mg/dL; 1-<12 yrs: 7-163 mg/dL; 12-<19 yrs: 7-179 mg/dL; 19-<60 yrs: 14-258 mg/dL; 60-150 yrs: 40-273 mg/dL (Pediatric Reference Ranges only verified for serum, see CALIPER Study in Colantonio DA, et.al Clin Chem 2012;58(5):854-868.)
Tube Type: Light green top PST (LIhtium Heparin with gel)
Specimen: Plasma
Pediatric Requirements: 2 light green top microtainers
Volume: 2 mL plasma
Minimum Volume: 1 light green top (Pediatric = 2 light green top microtainers)
Temperature: 3 days at 20-25 degrees C, >3 months at -20 degrees C
Stability: Room temperature: 3 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous

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