Haptoglobins (Blood)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HPTO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1402

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days 2-8°C

Synonyms

Intravascular haemolysis

Turnaround Time

1 day

Available routine hours only

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 13/05/2026