Haptoglobins

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Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HPTO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1402

Laboratory Handling

Registration

"S" suffix barcode required.

Sample Stability

48 hours

Synonyms

Haptoglobin

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

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

0.4

Last updated: 15/09/2026