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HAPTOGLOBIN

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2398    Geisinger Epic ID:  6714

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma or serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL of serum or plasma; minimum 0.2 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow serum to clot. Centrifuge to separate serum or plasma within 2 hours of collection.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 3 months. Refrigerated: 8 months.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

30 - 200 mg/dL.


CPT code(s):  83010
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Haptoglobin.


Methodology: 
Immunoturbidity
Synonyms: 

HAPTO


Clinical significance: 

Haptoglobin is an acute phase reactant, and elevated concentrations are observed with inflammatory diseases. Decreased levels are found in hemolytic disease, hepatocellular disease, and mononucleosis.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/27/2024

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