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Test Code LAB89 Haptoglobin

Clinical System Name

Haptoglobin

Synonyms

Hapto

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood

Container(s): Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Red

Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL

 

Note: Can share volume with any other serum testing performed on the ProSpec

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: 

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2-8 C

Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigA rack.

 

Off-site collection: Spin and aliquot 0.5mL serum in plastic tube. Send refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
gel separator with serum Refrigerated 48 h
separated serum Room temp 2 h
  Refrigerated 8 d
  Frozen -20 C 1 y

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M, W, F, day shift 1-3 d

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem East

Phone Number:  (206) 987-2617

CPT Codes

83010   

Methodology

Method: Nephelometry by Siemens ProSpec

Analytical Volume: 0.4 mL serum (absolute minimum is 0.250 mL serum)

Limitations: Test is affected by repeated freeze-thaw cycles.  Not affected by hemolysis or icterus.

Reference Range

Age  mg/dL
0 - 2 weeks   0 - 20
>2 weeks 30 - 200