Haptoglobin Test - Serum

Measures haptoglobin levels in the blood to evaluate haemolytic anaemia or liver dysfunction. Low levels indicate increased red blood cell destruction or liver disease. It aids in understanding the cause of anaemia and related conditions.

Also known asHaptoglobin Haptoglobin

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

Haptoglobin Test - Serum Test in Bengaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Haptoglobin Test - Serum includes 1 parameter

  • Haptoglobin
Frequently Asked Questions

This test evaluates haptoglobin levels to assess hemolysis (red blood cell destruction).

Individuals with unexplained anemia or suspected hemolytic disorders should consider testing.

Low levels suggest increased red blood cell destruction, seen in hemolytic anemia.

Yes, based on the underlying cause.

Test code

1519I

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer.5 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Collection instructions

10-12 hours fasting ( Over night Fasting) is recommended. Patient can drink water during fasting period. Intake of caloric food, coffee, diet soda/gum strictly not allowed during fasting period. Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details .Lipemic & hameolysed sample should be avoided.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 12:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Nephelometry

CPT and Loinc codes

Haptoglobin Test - Serum

4800