Test Code HAPT Haptoglobin, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume:1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
800043Useful For
Confirmation of intravascular hemolysis
Method Name
Nephelometry
Reporting Name
Haptoglobin, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
30-200 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
83010
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HAPT | Haptoglobin, S | 46127-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HAPT | Haptoglobin, S | 46127-7 |