Haptoglobin

Test information: To help detect and evaluate haemolytic anaemia. Hemolytic anemia is a form of anemia due to hemolysis, the abnormal breakdown of red blood cells (RBCs), either in the blood vessels (intravascular hemolysis) or elsewhere in the human body (extravascular).

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Female less than 15days - 0.00 - 0.10 g/L 15days to less than 1yr - 0.07 - 2.21g/L 1yr to less than 12yrs - 0.07 - 1.63 g/L 12yrs to less than 19yrs - 0.07 - 1.79g/L RR for Female 19yrs to 60yrs - 0.35 - 2.50g/L >60yrs - 0.63 - 2.73 g/L RR for Male 19yrs to 60 yrs - 0.14 - 2.58g/L >60 years - 0.40 - 2.68 g/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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