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HAPTOGLOBIN
Number 407
CPT Code 83010
Alias HAPTOGLOBIN
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range 34-200 mg/dL
Alternate Specimen
Volume 2 mL Serum
Stability Ambient 14 Days
Stability Refrigerated 14 Days
Stability Frozen 14 Days
Patient Preparation
Avoid exercise prior to collection and hemolysis from traumatic venipuncture.
Methodology
Immunologic
Limitations
During inflammation or steroid therapy, normal concentrations do not rule out hemolysis; decreased with oral contraceptives; increased with androgens
Rejection Criteria
Excessive lipemia; hemolysis from traumatic venipuncture
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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