Test Code LAB89 Haptoglobin

Important Note

Methodology and reference ranges have been changed. See below for more information regarding these changes.

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

Performing Department

Special Chemistry

Fasting preferred.

0.5 mL

Centrifuge collection tube within 2 hours of draw.
If samples are not assayed within 8 hours store at 2°-8°C.
Freeze aliquoted sample if testing delayed greater than 72 hours.
Analyte deterioration may occur in samples that are repeatedly frozen and thawed.

Lipemia

Assay	New Adult Reference Range	Previous Adult Reference Range
Haptoglobin	32-197 mg/dL	36 – 195 mg/dL

***Pediatric ranges have not been established.

Test performed Monday through Friday, A.M. shift.

Turbidimetric

83010 Haptoglobin; quantitative

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