Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred.

Stability (Room): 6 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 4 weeks

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: Immunoturbidimetry

Comment:

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Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Haptoglobin is a binding protein for hemoglobin. Low levels are seen in Chronic intravascular hemolysis, regular strenuous exercise and severe liver disease. Increase occurs as an acute phase reaction. This assay is useful for confirmation of Intravascular hemolysis.

Specialty: Hematologist, Physician

Disease: Acute Phase Reactant, Hematologic Disorders

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred.