Haptoglobin

General

Synonym/Acronym:
hapto, HP, Hp.

Rationale
To assist in evaluating for intravascular hemolysis related to transfusion reactions, chronic liver disease, hemolytic anemias, and tissue inflammation or destruction.

Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings
Method: Immunoturbidimetric.

Conventional UnitsSI Units (Conventional Units × 0.01)
30–200 mg/dL0.3–2 g/L

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A

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