CPT Code: 83010
Order Code: 502
ABN Requirement: No
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Gel-barrier tube (SST)
Collection:
- Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
- Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. Do not shake tube.
- Allow blood to clot 30 minutes.
- Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
Patient preparation: Overnight fasting is preferred
Transport: Store serum at 2°C to 8°C after collection and ship the same day per packaging instructions included with the provided shipping box.
Stability:
Ambient (15-25°C): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C): 14 days
Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia
Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Turn Around Time: 2 to 4 days
Reference Range: 43-212 mg/dL
Clinical Significance: Decreased haptoglobin is found in hemolytic disease, hepatocellular disease, and infectious mononucleosis. Increased levels are found in inflammatory disease in the presence of tissue necrosis and in general acute inflammatory conditions.
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.