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HelpTest ID BLOD0616 Haptoglobin
Synonym
HPT
Specimen Type/Requirements
SIoux Falls
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) – Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/ gel) - Plasma
Separate serum/plasma from cells as soon as possible.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Bismarck
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) – Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum
Test may be affected by ANY hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
Sioux Falls
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.75 mL |
Bismarck
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls
| Room Temperature | Not acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 7 days |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Sioux Falls
Tuesday and Friday
Bismarck
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Sioux Falls
1 - 4 days
Bismarck
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Sioux Falls
Turbidimetric.
Bismarck
Immunoturbidometric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Bismarck
CPT
83010