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Blood Health

Haptoglobin Test

A protein that binds free hemoglobin from broken-down red cells. Drops when red cells are being destroyed faster than normal.

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What is Haptoglobin?

A protein that binds free hemoglobin from broken-down red cells. Drops when red cells are being destroyed faster than normal.

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Haptoglobin Reference Range

These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.

PopulationRange
age 18+30.0 – 200 mg/dL

Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.

What your Haptoglobin result may mean

Higher than range

Can reflect inflammation or infection (haptoglobin is also an acute-phase reactant).

Lower than range

Often reflects hemolytic anemia (red cell destruction).

Educational only — not a diagnosis. Many factors can influence a single result. Discuss anything that concerns you with a healthcare provider.

Related Blood Health biomarkers

Markers commonly tested alongside Haptoglobin.

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