Haptoglobin
Department of Immunology
Notes
- Haptoglobin levels are useful in the diagnosis of intravascular haemolysis.
Sample Requirements
Adult
5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only)
![5ml gold tube](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/5mL_gold_top_tube_clU0NKv.width-800.jpg)
Paediatric
1ml Serum Sample
![1ml serum tube](https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/media/images/1_mL_serum.width-800.jpg)
Turnaround Times
24 - 72 hours (Monday-Friday only, i.e. not out of hours.)
Reference Ranges
Normal range: 0.3 - 2.0g/L
Time Limit for Add-ons
2 weeks