Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Haptoglobulin | |
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Test NameHaptoglobulin |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = Gold (SST) Minimum Testing Volume = 1ml Serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in gold top tube. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label Stability:7 days 2-8°C After 7 days, freeze at or below -20 °C. No effect after 2 freeze/Thaw cycles. Transportation: Transport at room temperature ASAP. Spin sample time of collection to time sample get to lab exceeds 2hrs Laboratory Staff Instructions: Let sample clot adequately at room temperature before centrifugation. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. . Sample Rejection Criteria: Multiple freeze/thaw unacceptable,Groosly hemolyzed specimen, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)1 Day |
Test UtilizationRoutine |
Reference Value0.30 – 2.00 g/L |
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Test CodeHAP |
MethodologyImmunoturbidimetric |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other Information
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