Test ID BLOD0616 Haptoglobin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/ gel) - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) – Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Immunoturbimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
83010