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General
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Clinical Use:
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Haptoglobin is an acute phase protein that binds haemoglobin irreversibly. Its function is to transport intravascular, free haemoglobin to its degradation site in the reticulo-endothelial system.
Measurement of Haptoglobin may aid in the diagnosis of haemolytic diseases related to the formation of haemoglobin / haptoglobin complexes and certain kidney disease. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Code:
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HAP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Reference Interval:
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0m-6mths: 0.05 - 0.50 g/L
6 to 11 mths: 0.25 - 1.40 g/L
>12mths: 0.30 - 2.00 g/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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600uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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130uL |
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Stability:
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5 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 28-04-2025 15:38 |